Overview
Capgemini’s Cloud Native Hyperscaler Azure team seeks a Managing Azure Architect to deliver strategic client engagements across our Azure portfolio. The role requires deep technical expertise, a passion for innovation, and a proven track record of influencing cloud‑native transformation at scale.
Responsibilities
Technical Delivery & Governance
* Lead the design of secure, scalable, and resilient Azure solutions for enterprise clients.
* Provide architectural oversight and governance across delivery engagements.
* Mentor and coach architects and engineers, fostering a high‑performance culture.
* Drive the integration of AI capabilities within Azure solutions to deliver innovative, data‑driven outcomes for clients.
Thought Leadership & Evangelism
* Act as a visible leader in the Azure community – internally and externally – through blogs, events, and technical enablement.
* Drive the adoption of modern cloud‑native patterns (e.g., microservices, containers, serverless, AI integration) across the practice.
* Contribute to the evolution of Capgemini’s Cloud Native Hyperscaler Azure reference architectures and accelerators.
Business Development & Pre‑Sales
* Support architecture strategy and solutioning for Azure‑centric bids and proposals.
* Represent Capgemini in client‑facing engagements, articulating the value of Azure‑native solutions.
Capability Building
* Shape and grow the Azure architecture community within C&CA.
* Support certification and learning initiatives aligned to Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework and Well‑Architected Framework.
Skills & Experience
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Proven experience as a managing lead architect on large‑scale Azure transformation programmes.
* Deep knowledge of Azure services including App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, API Management, Logic Apps, AI Services, Foundry, Copilot Studio and Azure DevOps.
* Strong understanding of cloud‑native design principles, DevSecOps, and platform engineering.
* Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ‑305, AZ‑400).
* Experience in pre‑sales, bid support, and client stakeholder engagement.
Disability Confident Employer
Capgemini is a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Security Clearance & Pre‑Employment Checks
Successful candidates must obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. This requires continuous residence in the United Kingdom for the last five years and compliance with additional security criteria. Applicants may be asked about citizenship, nationality, and eligibility for security clearance throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits & Work Culture
We encourage a positive work‑life balance with a hybrid‑first working model. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.
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