Azure Cloud Architect Contract Term: 6 months (extendable) Location: London 1 day/week onsite Rate: £(Apply online only) inside IR35Are you an expert Azure Cloud Architect ready to shape secure, scalable enterprise cloud solutions? Join a forward-thinking organisation delivering mission-critical systems within a highly regulated environment.We are seeking a hands-on Microsoft Azure Cloud Architect with deep technical expertise in enterprise cloud architecture, containerisation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and DevSecOps practices. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing Azure cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on governance, observability, and compliance.your Responsibilities:Design and document secure, scalable Azure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise and regulatory standardsLead implementation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Azure PipelinesBuild and manage containerised solutions using Kubernetes (AKS) and serverless toolsImplement GitOps, monitoring, identity integration, and automation strategiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service integration and deliveryAbout you:5+ years hands-on Azure architecture experience in complex, regulated environmentsStrong background in Terraform, IaC, Azure networking, AKS, and DevSecOpsConfident documenting and presenting both high- and low-level designsProven experience supporting secure software delivery lifecyclesSelf-starter with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills