Azure Architect

Nordcloud; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud service provider in the UK is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to lead cloud migration projects and design secure Azure environments. Candidates should have strong software engineering backgrounds and proven expertise in Azure architecture. The role offers flexible working hours, a hybrid model, and a range of benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for growth and development.

Benefits

Individual training budget

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive private health care

Gym expense or well-being allowance

Mobile phone allowance

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering with hands-on experience in cloud-native development.
• Proven expertise in Azure architecture and cloud solution design.
• Experience leading teams and engaging with customers in both delivery and pre-sales contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to customer projects including cloud migrations.
• Design and implement scalable, secure Azure environments.
• Stay hands-on with engineering tasks such as building CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Software engineering

Azure architecture

DevOps tools

CI/CD

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Networking and security

Job description

Overview

Join Nordcloud and be part of the European cloud revolution. We supercharge our customers to innovate in hyperscaler cloud, enabling seamless migration, advanced security, and data-driven success.

Azure Cloud Architect – UK

Location: London or Manchester

Your Role

• Lead and contribute to customer projects including cloud migrations, infrastructure builds, and audits.
• Design and implement scalable, secure Azure environments using best practices.
• Stay hands-on with engineering tasks—building CI/CD pipelines, writing scripts, and automating infrastructure.
• Provide architectural guidance and collaborate with technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support pre-sales efforts and contribute to customer proposals with technical insight.

What You Bring

• Strong background in software engineering with hands-on experience in cloud-native development.
• Proven expertise in Azure architecture and cloud solution design.
• Proficiency in DevOps tools, CI/CD, and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience leading teams and engaging with customers in both delivery and pre-sales contexts.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We value your growth potential and enthusiasm!

What we offer

• Individual training budget and exam fees for certifications
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
• Local package such as up to 7% matched pension contributions, extensive private health care, Bupa dental plan, and a seasonal ticket loan, enhanced maternity and parental leave, gym expense or well-being monthly and mobile phone allowance

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About Nordcloud

Nordcloud is a European leader in cloud implementation, application development, managed services and training. It’s a recognised cloud-native pioneer with a proven track record helping organisations leverage public cloud in a way that balances quick wins, immediate savings and sustainable value.

Nordcloud is triple-certified across Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform – with 10 European hubs, over 1,300 employees and has delivered over 1,000 successful cloud projects for companies ranging from midsize to large corporates.

Our clients benefit from multi-cloud expertise that guides best practices, preempts pitfalls, provides essential technical support and steers teams through cultural change. From strategy planning to application management, we take our customers through the whole cloud journey to drive real business outcomes from cloud technology.

Learn more at Nordcloud.com

Nordcloud values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and employees.

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