UK1 Finastra International Limited

At Finastra, we're a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what's next for the industry. Role Overview The Microsoft 365 Architect is a senior, hands on engineering and operations role responsible for the design and day to day management of the global Microsoft 365 environment. The role combines strategic platform architecture with practical administration and L3/L4 support, ensuring services are secure, reliable, and aligned with business needs. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Define and evolve architecture for M365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive. Governance & Compliance: Establish tenant wide policies for data protection, retention, and regulatory compliance. Platform Administration & Monitoring: Administer and troubleshoot M365 services to ensure performance and availability. Incident Management & Escalation: Act as SME and escalation point for complex issues, performing root cause analysis. Migrations & Projects: Lead tenant to tenant migrations and coordinate global delivery. Automation & Tooling: Develop PowerShell automation and improve reporting and efficiency. Documentation: Maintain runbooks and documentation for operational consistency. Collaboration & Leadership: Work with global stakeholders and provide technical leadership. Required Technical Skills Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) Strong knowledge of Entra ID, identity, authentication, and compliance features Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation experience Experience leading large scale M365 migrations Understanding of governance and change management processes Experience with Intune and endpoint management Desirable Skills Microsoft certifications such as Enterprise Administrator Expert Experience using migration tools like Quest or ShareGate Knowledge of hybrid environments and Zero Trust models Exposure to Graph API or other scripting languages Experience & Qualifications 7+ years of IT experience with strong M365 engineering background Experience working in global enterprise environments in similar roles Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience Success Characteristics Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Excellent problem solving abilities Self motivated and adaptable work style Customer focused mindset Ownership and accountability in delivery Benefits Unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities Hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives Medical, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, and other financial security benefits Paid time off for volunteering and donation matching opportunities Opportunities to join inclusion communities and participate in employee networks Access to online learning and accredited courses through a career navigator tool Recognition through a global program and employee surveys that shape culture and ways of working

UK1 Finastra International Limited is looking for a Senior Microsoft 365 Architect to manage the global Microsoft 365 environment. The role involves designing and operating M365 services while ensuring compliance and governance. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of IT experience, focusing on Microsoft 365, strong problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused mindset. The company offers unlimited vacation, hybrid working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits.