Solution Architect Azure Public Cloud (Contract)
Contract Details | Inside IR35
Contract length: 6 months initially
Start:ASAP
Work Setup: Remote, with occasional site visit
Clearance: Security Clearance required
Inside IR35
We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to provide solution design leadership and architectural assurance for projects migrating to or being built on Microsoft Azure Public Cloud.This role will act as a trusted design authority, working closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and security functions to ensure robust, secure, and scalable cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead solution design for Azure Public Cloud initiatives
* Provide architectural assurance across cloud migration and greenfield projects
* Design solutions with a strong focus on security, resilience, performance, cost, and operability
* Define, create, and maintain:
o Architecture standards
o Reusable solution patterns
* Guide teams on Azure platform capabilities, constraints, and the shared responsibility model
* Act as a trusted design authority, offering clear guidance and constructive challenge
* Balance architectural quality with delivery pace
Required Experience & Skills
* Strong experience designing solutions on Azure Public Cloud
* Deep understanding of:
o Azure Compute, Storage, and Networking
o Azure Identity & Access Management (IAM)
o Azure PaaS and cloud-native services
o Azure shared responsibility model
Certifications
* Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (or equivalent)
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