Azure Cloud Architect
Contract Term: 6 months (extendable)
Location: London 1 day/week onsite
Rate: £(Apply online only) inside IR35
Are you an expert Azure Cloud Architect ready to shape secure, scalable enterprise cloud solutions? Join a forward-thinking organisation delivering mission-critical systems within a highly regulated environment.
We are seeking a hands-on Microsoft Azure Cloud Architect with deep technical expertise in enterprise cloud architecture, containerisation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and DevSecOps practices. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing Azure cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on governance, observability, and compliance.
your Responsibilities:
Design and document secure, scalable Azure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise and regulatory standards
Lead implementation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Azure Pipelines
Build and manage containerised solutions using Kubernetes (AKS) and serverless tools
Implement GitOps, monitoring, identity integration, and automation strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service integration and delivery
About you:
5+ years hands-on Azure architecture experience in complex, regulated environments
Strong background in Terraform, IaC, Azure networking, AKS, and DevSecOps
Confident documenting and presenting both high- and low-level designs
Proven experience supporting secure software delivery lifecycles
Self-starter with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills