We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Azure Solution Architect to design, develop, and deliver enterprise-level Azure cloud architectures. The ideal candidate will excel in infrastructure as code (IAC), modern DevSecOps practices, and enterprise-scale deployments while adhering to controls-compliant processes.
The role requires expertise in designing secure, cost-effective, scalable, and operable solutions, with a strong focus on Terraform and Azure-native tools for automation, validation, and deployment.
Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in Wokingham
Salary: Market Rate OR Day Rate: Inside IR35 - Market Rate
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design and Delivery
* Design and document Azure-specific solution architectures that align with business needs, including:
o Security and compliance best practices
o Cost-effectiveness, availability, and scalability
o Observability and operational excellence
* Develop and deliver cloud solution architectures ensuring control-compliant processes.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Automation
* Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions, focusing on Terraform within the Azure ecosystem.
* Deploy and maintain infrastructure using pipelines and automation techniques.
* Lead infrastructure automation and validation activities.
DevSecOps and GitOps Practices
* Design and implement GitOps workflows for infrastructure management.
* Ensure solutions align with modern DevSecOps practices.
Integration and Support
* Integrate Azure infrastructure with peripheral services, such as:
o Authentication and authorization services (e.g., Azure Active Directory)
o Logging and monitoring tools
* Provide technical support to colleagues and service consumers.
Documentation and Technical Authoring
* Author and maintain technical documentation, including:
o User guides
o Tutorials
o Design and architectural artifacts
General Requirements
All candidates must be knowledgeable and experienced in:
* Delivery within highly regulated environments with controls-compliant solutions.
* Modern DevSecOps ways of working for secure, automated software and infrastructure delivery.
* Software delivery best practices with a focus on observability, version control, and automation.
Key Skills and Expertise
* Azure Solution Architecture (Design, Documentation, and Implementation).
* Hands-on experience with Terraform for IaC in Azure.
* Infrastructure deployment and management via Pipelines and automation tools.
* Strong understanding of:
o VM Infrastructure
o Container Infrastructure (AKS, Docker)
o Networking aspects (NSGs, VNets, Load Balancers, Firewalls, etc.)
o Authentication and Authorization (Azure AD, RBAC, IAM policies).
* GitOps design and implementation.
* Expertise in integrating services such as identification, logging, and monitoring solutions.
Qualifications
* Azure Solution Architect certification
* Demonstrated hands-on experience in Terraform, pipelines, and automation.
* Proven experience in highly regulated, enterprise environments.
Key Competencies
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
* Detail-oriented with a focus on operational excellence and compliance.
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