Azure Application Architect

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier company in the UK is seeking an Azure Application Architect to bridge engineering and business outcomes. The role focuses on modernizing legacy systems and leading teams through advanced DevOps practices. An ideal candidate brings expertise in Azure PaaS services and a passion for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Extensive Insurance

Private Healthcare

Pension

Flexibility for Remote Work

Qualifications

• Background in hands-on software engineering (C#, .NET or similar).
• Deep experience in Azure PaaS services (App Services, Functions, Kubernetes).
• Strong appreciation for DevOps practices and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Redesign legacy systems for scalability, performance and maintainability.
• Guide software teams through modern DevOps and CI/CD adoption.
• Work closely with teams to turn ideas into platforms.

Skills

C#

.NET

DevOps practices

IaC

Automation

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