Our client, a leading global organisation, is partnering with a prestigious end client based in Warwick. We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a talented Azure Solutions Architect to join a dynamic and agile development team on an initial 12-months contract, with the potential for extension. If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly to discuss further. Job Title: Solution Architect (Azure) Location: Hybrid (1-2 days/week) Contract Duration: 12 months Rate: Inside IR35 - Open to Market rates About the Role: We are looking for a talented Solution Architect (Azure) to lead and support the design, development, and optimization of a cloud-based web application. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge Azure solutions, driving innovation, scalability, and security across the project. You will collaborate closely with development teams, DevOps engineers, security specialists, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact results. Key Responsibilities: * Lead end-to-end solution architecture for a web application on Azure, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements. * Design scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud applications using Azure services (e.g., Azure Front Door, API Management, Azure Gateway, Azure Spring Boot, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure PostgreSQL). * Define and document conceptual, logical, and physical architectures, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards. * Design and implement file-based and API-based integration patterns. * Provide guidance on Azure API Management, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps to development teams. * Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with architecture principles. * Apply cloud security controls (e.g., Azure Defender, Qualys vulnerability scans) and enforce baseline security requirements. * Define and validate Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) such as scalability, availability, resilience, observability, and compliance. * Optimize solutions for performance, security, compliance, and cost efficiency. * Apply cloud automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevSecOps best practices. Key Skills & Experience: * 10 years of experience in solution architecture with expertise in Azure cloud services. * Strong knowledge of Azure networking and security services. * Deep understanding of integration patterns, API-based architectures, and cloud security best practices. * Experience designing, reviewing, and validating cloud architecture (Azure or GCP). * Ability to define and apply Non-Functional Requirements and security controls. * Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability management, and compliance standards. * Experience working with Design Authorities to ensure enterprise architecture compliance. * Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to stakeholders. Esther Urtecho Senior Delivery Consultant London | Bristol | Amsterdam