Azure Application Architect

JR United Kingdom; Newport; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Azure Application Architect to drive cloud-native application development and modernization. In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering teams and business outcomes, guiding innovation and leading transformation efforts. Ideal candidates will have strong Azure expertise and a passion for engineering excellence in a remote-first environment.

Benefits

Extensive Insurance

Private healthcare

Pension

Remote-first flexibility

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with C#, .NET, or similar languages.
• Deep experience with Azure services including App Services, Functions, and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of IaC tools like Bicep or Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Lead Azure application modernization for better scalability and performance.
• Guide software teams in adopting modern engineering practices.
• Work with stakeholders to transform ideas into effective platforms.

Skills

Software Engineering

Azure PaaS services

DevOps practices

Automation

Engineering Excellence

Job description

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? UK-Based | Remote-First with Occasional Travel

? App Innovation | Modernisation | Technical Leadership

Are you an Azure Application Architect, fluent in modern engineering practices and passionate about building the next generation of cloud-native applications on Azure?

Do you want to shape application strategy, modernise legacy platforms, and bring real business innovation to life?

This is more than just an architecture role.

It’s a chance to lead transformation from the inside out, in a business that invests in people, trusts technical leadership, and delivers real outcomes for clients.

? The Role

As an Azure Application Architect, you’ll be the bridge between engineering teams and business outcomes. Working with clients across regulated industries and fast-growth markets, you’ll own:

• Azure Application Modernisation – redesigning legacy systems for scalability, performance and maintainability
• Engineering Leadership – guiding software teams through modern DevOps, IaC, CI/CD and observability adoption
• Stakeholder Influence – working closely with product, delivery, and customer teams to turn ideas into platforms
• Innovation – shaping reference architectures and pushing the envelope on what Azure can enable

What You Bring

• A background in hands-on software engineering (C#, .NET, or similar)
• Deep experience in Azure PaaS services (App Services, Functions, Kubernetes, Logic Apps, etc.)
• Practical knowledge of modern application architecture patterns
• Strong appreciation for DevOps practices, IaC (e.g. Bicep, Terraform), and automation
• The ability to lead and influence both internally and with enterprise clients
• Passion for engineering excellence, community, and continuous improvement

? The Package

• Benefits: Extensive Insurance + Private healthcare, Pension,
• Flexibility: Remote-first with travel to client sites as needed