We are Smart DCC
Together we're building a greener tomorrow
Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale – and variety – and opportunities for the people who'll help us do it.
The role
Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect / Hybrid – Manchester or London
Closing date 27th July 2026
Join us as a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect and play a pivotal role in shaping how a critical national organisation designs, governs, and evolves its cloud platforms. This is more than a technical role—it’s a chance to influence enterprise-wide transformation, working at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and strategy across Azure, Microsoft 365, and emerging cloud technologies.
If you’re passionate about building secure, scalable cloud environments and want to see your work make a tangible impact, this role offers the autonomy, variety, and challenge to take your expertise to the next level.
About the DCC
We’re powering Britain’s smarter, greener future. Today. Tomorrow. Together.
Today, we’re building a resilient and secure smart energy network that underpins transformation across the UK.
Tomorrow, we’re driving innovation and supporting the transition to Net Zero through cutting-edge technology and collaboration.
Together, we create an environment where our people thrive—working across teams, developing new skills, and shaping the future of energy.
A career at DCC means being part of something bigger: meaningful work, real impact, and continuous opportunity to grow.
How you will contribute to transforming the smart energy network and shaping the future
Design, provision, and govern Azure and Microsoft 365 services to deliver secure, scalable enterprise cloud solutions.
Lead end-to-end solution architecture, translating complex business requirements into robust cloud designs aligned to long-term strategy.
Define and implement governance, standards, and patterns across Microsoft cloud platforms, including SharePoint Online and Power Platform.
Collaborate with architecture, security, delivery teams, and third parties to integrate cloud services and support migration initiatives (including Microsoft Fabric).
Provide technical leadership across optimisation, resilience, and continuous improvement of the Microsoft cloud estate.
What you need to bring
Proven experience architecting and delivering Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions in complex enterprise environments.
Strong ability to design scalable, secure cloud architectures and translate business needs into technical solutions.
Hands-on capability with automation and scripting (particularly PowerShell; Python or C# advantageous).
Deep understanding of cloud governance, identity, security, and compliance best practices.
Excellent stakeholder collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams.
Benefits
While our mission is ambitious, we also prioritise balance—offering flexibility and support to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
Hybrid working (typically 8 days per month in the office)
Competitive salary with regular benchmarking and performance-related bonus
Generous annual leave and pension
Private healthcare and flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle
Ongoing development opportunities, access to learning programmes, and exposure to industry experts
Ready to make an impact?
now to be part of a team shaping the future of energy through technology.
As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments or support, please contact the recruitment team.
Join Smart DCC—where your expertise helps power a smarter, greener Britain.
Smart together
Our values and behaviours
Make a difference
We believe in our purpose. Together, we work as one team, always looking for ways to improve and support DCC’s role in a low-carbon future.
Act with integrity
We treat everyone with kindness, consideration and respect. We keep our promises to our customers. And if something doesn’t feel right, we speak up.
Be accountable
You can depend on our word. We’re clear about our roles and we take the initiative, while respecting the processes we have in place.
Rewards & Benefits
Get perks that work
Personal Development
Our training and development opportunities help you be your best self – from regular 1-2-1s all the way up to professional qualifications.
Group income protection
Provides a continuous income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury for more than 26 weeks.
Pension Plans
Our Capita Choice partners will match the salary contributions you make to your pension up to 5%, depending on your plan and time with us.
Flexible Holidays
Need more time off? Increase your standard 25 days of leave by buying extra to rest, spend time with family or satisfy your wanderlust.
Cycle to Work Scheme
We’re big on keeping things green. If you want to cycle to work, we'll loan you the gear through salary sacrifice to make it tax-efficient.
Flexible working
As we all transition to a new normal, we can help you find the hybrid working pattern that suits you and your team best.
Additional Benefits
Add more to your core
Travel season ticket loan
Bonus
Medical cash plans
Life cover
Charity days
Childcare vouchers
Health screening
RAC discount
Vision Express discounts
Mobile phone discounts
Discounted gym membership
Retail and leisure discounts
