Boxxe Group

Senior Solutions Architect (Hybrid Infrastructure) Hybrid Remote (Hemel Hempstead) For us, tech has never been about just hardware or software. It's about people. It's our meaningful relationships, deep expertise and practical know-how in technology that drive what we do. We put our customers, our partners and the environment at the heart of everything we do and our people are the difference that make the difference. At boxxe, we understand, we collaborate, we simplify, we care and we deliver; together we are making tech human. We're growing our Cloud & Infrastructure Practice and looking for an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to support our rapid expansion. In this role, you'll lead presales activity across Hybrid Infrastructure opportunities, working closely with customers to understand their environments and shape future state technology designs. You'll be responsible for producing high quality technical designs, bid responses, and proposals, taking full ownership of allocated opportunities. The role includes on site customer engagement to gather requirements, run workshops, and present solution designs that address real business needs. What you'll be doing Own multiple opportunities across bids, tenders, live deals, and written proposals Act as the technical lead, creating solutions that meet customer technical and business needs Support the Practice Director when required Provide technical peer reviews for other Presales team members Build technical designs, cost models, and BOMs as needed Produce high quality technical designs and written responses for bids and proposals Support Sales by presenting technical solutions directly to customers Offer expert consultancy advice on Technical Architecture disciplines on behalf of boxxe Analyse customer requirements and respond to tenders with clear wording and accurate cost models Lead high level technical discussions with customers to understand needs and shape solution designs Contribute to the Cloud & Infrastructure Practice roadmap and technical governance, working with Professional Services to align on best practice Dedicate 5% of your time to R&D and development of new boxxe solutions Contribute to the lifecycle of boxxe's technical portfolio, including vendors and technologies Help develop or refine service and solution propositions for the Sales team, working closely with key stakeholders Identify and support improvements across technical processes within Service and Sales teams Complete formal and informal training to stay aligned with boxxe's technology roadmap and evolving vendor landscape What experience we think you'll need Understanding of infrastructure transformations, key IT architectural design principles and cost benefit analysis related to IT operational design Understanding of Business Operations and IT Functions beyond technology Understanding of Sales Cycles Understanding of IT Managed Services Expert understanding of IT server, storage, virtualisation, backup and replication technologies. Familiarity with Nutanix and VMware software solutions Understanding of Public Cloud Services (e.g. Azure) would be beneficial Is experienced in presales work in Hybrid Infrastructure technologies as above Is accomplished in writing bid responses and conveying technical outputs into business benefits Flexibility to travel throughout the UK when needed At boxxe we believe that business should be about more than just profits. Sustainability is a core value. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, encouraging inclusive working environments, and trading ethically. Everyone at boxxe is responsible for considering the impact of their actions on the environment and for reducing our carbon footprint through embracing Work from Anywhere (in the UK) principles, minimising travel by using virtual technology and adopting sustainable practices. boxxe embraces diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. boxxe does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All our employment is based on qualification, excellence, and business need.

A leading technology firm in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Principal Architect specializing in Cloud & Infrastructure. This hybrid role requires a senior technical leader to oversee cloud solutions and guide service strategies. The candidate will engage with stakeholders, influence technology choices, and drive innovation. With over 5 years in a senior consultant role and certifications in related cloud technologies, candidates will thrive in an environment valuing sustainability and diversity.

Principle Architect (Cloud & Infrastructure) Hybrid Remote (Hemel Hempstead) For us, tech has never been about just hardware or software. It's about people. It's our meaningful relationships, deep expertise and practical know-how in technology that drive what we do. We put our customers, our partners and the environment at the heart of everything we do and our people are the difference that make the difference. At boxxe, we understand, we collaborate, we simplify, we care and we deliver; together we are making tech human. The Principal Architect plays a key role in driving growth across the Cloud & Infrastructure Practice. We're looking for a highly technical leader to shape our solutions and services strategy alongside the Practice Director. You'll act as the technical authority across Professional and Managed Services, guiding technology choices and leading our approach across key vendors. You'll introduce new technologies, evolve our capabilities, and stay highly visible with internal and external stakeholders. This role is ideal for a senior or lead consultant ready to step away from day to day delivery and move into a strategic and forward looking position. Responsibilities Build and maintain technical relationships with key stakeholders within customers and strategic vendors Serve as technical authority across Professional Services and Managed Services for post sale customer engagements. Provide senior level technical escalation for the PMO and Managed Service operations teams. Collaborate with Professional and Managed Services leadership to implement new and improve existing service models. Support the Practice Director on technical strategy and emerging technology adoption. Taking a leading role in creating and embedding new packaged service offerings. Build and maintain technical training and certification pathways for technical team skills development. Undertake knowledge sharing and technical mentoring to aid skills development across technical teams. Define, maintain, and standardise documentation, operating procedures, and implementation best practices. Oversee demo and training lab environments for the Practice, support customer demonstrations as needed. Collaborate with the 'boxxe Labs' product team to expand the portfolio of in-house developed software platforms that differentiate us in the market. Qualifications 5+ years' experience in a senior or lead consultant role, implementing large and complex infrastructure solutions in customer environments Knowledge of key cloud technologies (cloud services, compute, data, storage, virtualisation,) Certified to expert level in at least one of Microsoft Azure, VMware, Dell, and/or HPE. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and IT automation tools Strong organisational skills Excellent quality of documentation Exemplary communication skills Flexibility to travel throughout the UK when needed Matured commercial awareness Ability to influence customers, vendors, and colleagues Familiarity with any AI/ML frameworks, Kubernetes, or other cloud services (AWS, GCP etc.) is a benefit At boxxe we believe that business should be about more than just profits. Sustainability is a core value. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, encouraging inclusive working environments, and trading ethically. Everyone at boxxe is responsible for considering the impact of their actions on the environment and for reducing our carbon footprint through embracing Work from Anywhere (in the UK) principles, minimising travel by using virtual technology and adopting sustainable practices. boxxe embraces diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. boxxe does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All our employment is based on qualification, excellence, and business need.

A leading technology solutions provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Solutions Architect specializing in Cloud & Infrastructure. The role involves shaping technical solutions and leading bids, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure expertise. Candidates should have experience in Cloud transformations and IT Managed Services, with the ability to travel across the UK. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact while promoting sustainability and diversity in the workplace.

A leading technology consultancy in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to drive presales activities and produce high-quality technical designs. This hybrid role involves close collaboration with clients to shape future technology solutions, ensuring their real business needs are met. Applicants should have expertise in IT infrastructure and virtualization technologies, with experience in writing compelling bid responses. The role promotes sustainability and inclusive working environments.

For us, tech has never been about just hardware or software. It's about people. It's our meaningful relationships, deep expertise and practical know-how in technology that drive what we do. We put our customers, our partners and the environment at the heart of everything we do and our people are the difference that make the difference. At boxxe, we understand, we collaborate, we simplify, we care and we deliver; together we are making tech human. The Senior Solutions Architect (Cloud) plays a key role in the Cloud & Infrastructure practice as boxxe continues to grow its solutions and services in this area. We're looking for an experienced architect to join our Presales team and support Hybrid Infrastructure opportunities. In this role, you'll work directly with customers to understand their current infrastructure and business model, then advise, design, and plan future technology and operational solutions that drive transformation. You will lead the technical design and responses for assigned bids and proposals, attending customer sites when needed to gather information, run workshops, present designs, and validate requirements. What you'll be doing Own multiple opportunities across bids, tenders, live deals and written proposals Lead the technical development of solutions aligned to customer needs Support the Practice Director as needed Provide technical peer reviews for the Presales team Build technical designs, cost models and BOMs Deliver technical designs and written responses for bids and proposals Support Sales by presenting technical service designs to customers Offer expert consultancy and technical architecture guidance to customers Write consultancy proposals, including cost benefit analysis and high level change plans Analyse requirements and produce tender responses with clear wording and cost models Lead high level technical discussions with customers to shape solutions across strategic vendors Contribute to the Cloud & Infrastructure Practice roadmap and technical governance Dedicate time to R&D of boxxe solutions (5% of the role) Contribute to the lifecycle of vendors and technologies within the technical portfolio Help evolve and develop new or improved service and solution propositions Identify and support technical and process improvements across Service and Sales teams Undertake relevant technical training aligned to boxxe's technology roadmap What experience we think you'll need Strong grasp of Cloud transformations, Microsoft Azure architecture principles and cost-benefit analysis for IT operational design Broad knowledge of Business Operations and IT Functions beyond pure technology Familiarity with Sales Cycles Experience with IT Managed Services Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure technologies (e.g. Governance, Compute, Networking, Security, Data, DevOps) Advanced knowledge of at least one of the following: Containers/AKS, Data, AI, AVD Familiarity with Hybrid (Azure Local) or Infrastructure as code would be beneficial Can demonstrate strategic thinking and planning in bringing new services to market; is experienced in presales work in Cloud technologies as above Is accomplished in writing bid responses and conveying technical outputs into business benefits Flexibility to travel throughout the UK when needed At boxxe we believe that business should be about more than just profits. Sustainability is a core value. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, encouraging inclusive working environments, and trading ethically. Everyone at boxxe is responsible for considering the impact of their actions on the environment and for reducing our carbon footprint through embracing Work from Anywhere (in the UK) principles, minimising travel by using virtual technology and adopting sustainable practices. boxxe embraces diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. boxxe does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All our employment is based on qualification, excellence, and business need. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support to attend interviews or throughout the process, please let us know