Overview
Job Title: Full Stack Azure Architect
Location: London/hybrid
Salary/Rate: Up to £450 per day INSIDE IR35
Start Date: 22/09/2025
Job Type: Contract
Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Azure Architect to join their team for a contract until the end of the year
Responsibilities
The Full Stack Azure Architect will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. The role requires deep technical expertise across full-stack development, data engineering, and cloud architecture, with a strong focus on Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Databricks (ADB), PySpark, and SQL.
* Architect end-to-end Azure solutions integrating full-stack applications with data pipelines and analytics platforms.
* Design scalable data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration workflows using ADF and ADB.
* Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and governance models.
* Develop and optimize data pipelines using Azure Data Factory for ETL/ELT processes.
* Build scalable data processing solutions using Azure Databricks and PySpark.
* Write efficient SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and reporting.
* Integrate structured and unstructured data sources into cloud-native data platforms.
* Build and deploy full-stack applications using .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, and RESTful APIs.
* Implement microservices architecture and containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
* Automate infrastructure using IaC tools like ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
* Set up CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
* Ensure automated testing, deployment, and monitoring of applications and data workflows.
* Consultancy & Stakeholder Engagement (SFIA CNSL 5/6)
* Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable solutions.
* Provide expert guidance on cloud migration, modernization, and data strategy.
* Ensure solutions comply with security, privacy, and regulatory standards.
* Implement data governance and quality frameworks across platforms.
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
* Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
* Experience in cloud architecture and full-stack development.
* Hands-on experience with Azure services including ADF, ADB, and Azure DevOps.
* Strong proficiency in PySpark, SQL, and data engineering best practices.
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
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