Azure Cloud Engineer/Architect - Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Leeds (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week on-site) Rate: £400-£500 per day (Inside IR35) 6-month contract We are supporting a major IT service provider looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer/Architect to support cloud cost optimisation and platform delivery. Youll play a key role in designing, building, and operating Azure landing zones, ensuring theyre secure, scalable, and aligned with best practice. Key responsibilities: -Design and implement Azure landing zones -Build secure, scalable cloud architectures -Operate and optimise Azure environments -Implement governance, security, and networking best practice -Work closely with platform, DevOps, and service teams Key skills & experience: -Strong Azure engineering and architecture experience -Azure landing zone (CAF) implementation -Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos, automation) -Networking, identity (Entra ID), and security controls -Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM) -Experience working in an MSP or multi-tenant environment Further information available upon application. Please contact or call 01676 545 393 for more information. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.