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We are seeking a Lead Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, particularly its Platform as a Service (PaaS) technology. This role is responsible for designing and governing the strategic use of Azure PaaS technologies across the enterprise to enable scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-native solutions. You will partner closely with engineering, security, DevOps, and product teams to drive cloud modernization, define best practices, and ensure alignment with business and technology objectives.
Responsibilities
* Architect scalable Azure PaaS solutions including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, Event Grid, API Management, and other cloud-native services.
* Define and maintain enterprise cloud architecture standards, patterns, and governance frameworks tailored to Azure.
* Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to design resilient, loosely coupled cloud-native architectures.
* Provide architectural oversight and design assurance on major cloud initiatives and transformation programs.
* Lead cloud platform strategy, with a focus on platform reusability, standardization, automation, and security.
* Champion automation standards using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, GitHub actions, Azure Devops.
* Drive innovation by evaluating and piloting new Azure services and capabilities.
* Ensure architecture compliance with security, compliance, and operational requirements.
* Optimize performance, cost, and availability of Azure-hosted services.
* Mentor engineers across the organization, promoting continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
* Define standard architecture patterns for re-use across the organization, driving cloud principles into local on-premises data center environments.
What You’ll Bring To The Team
Technical Expertise:
* Proven experience designing and delivering Azure-based PaaS architectures at scale.
* Deep understanding of:
o App Services, Azure Functions, API Management, Event Hub/Service Bus, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Logic Apps, and Containerization services
o Azure networking, identity (AAD), and security best practices
* Strong knowledge of microservices, APIs, and event-driven architecture.
* Expertise in Infrastructure as Code with Bicep, or ARM.
* Experience integrating with DevOps pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.)
Leadership & Strategy:
* Ability to drive architectural decisions across multiple teams and stakeholders.
* Strong understanding of IT architecture, cloud governance, and modernization strategies.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Certifications:
* Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Devops Expert
* Additional certifications in Azure networking and cloud security are a plus.
Desirable Experience:
* Exposure to hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.
* Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2).
* Experience working in Agile delivery models.
What’s Great About Working For Us
* 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
* Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 2nd Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
* Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on
* Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you
* Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
* Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
* Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
* Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)
* Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)
* Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members
* Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)
* Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months
* Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day
* Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling
* Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
* Seniorcare by Lottie, a comprehensive eldercare solution
* Robust family first policy:
o 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
o Four-day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave
o Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
o The Stork Club: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…
* Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time
Closing Date: Sunday 19th October
Location: Hybrid
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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