Azure Cloud Architect
Location: Remote anywhere in UK
Employment Type: Permanent / Contract
Projects: Multiple client environments across Financial Services, Public Sector, and Enterprise Technology
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to join a leading Managed Service Provider delivering complex cloud solutions across a wide range of client environments in the UK. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Azure cloud architectures that support digital transformation initiatives, large-scale migrations, and cloud-native development projects.
You will work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and client leadership to shape cloud strategies, ensure enterprise-grade security, and deliver scalable Azure-based platforms aligned to business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end Azure cloud architectures, including IaaS, PaaS, and serverless services
- Lead cloud migration and transformation projects for multiple clients from initial assessment through delivery
- Define architecture blueprints, technical roadmaps, and governance frameworks
- Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into scalable cloud solutions
- Provide technical leadership to delivery teams, offering guidance on best practices and Azure capabilities
- Ensure security, compliance, and cost optimisation are embedded in all architecture designs
- Participate in pre-sales engagements, shaping proposals and solution offerings
- Work in Agile and DevOps environments to support continuous delivery of cloud services
- Mentor engineers and architects on Azure technologies and frameworks
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as an Azure Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer in an MSP or consultancy environment
- Deep expertise in Azure services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Services, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Azure SQL, Virtual Networks, Azure Identity & Security
- Strong background in cloud migration, hybrid cloud, and multi-tenant architectures
- Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Terraform, ARM/Bicep
- Knowledge of Azure governance, cost management, and security best practices
- Hands-on experience with DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, identity management, and Zero Trust Security models
- Excellent stakeholder communication and client-facing skills
Desirable
- Azure Certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer)
- Experience with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform integrations
- Exposure to AI, machine learning or data modernisation projects within Azure
- Background working on enterprise-level projects in regulated industries (Finance, Public Sector, Healthcare)
What's on Offer
- Competitive Daily Rate or permanent contract
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, complex cloud architecture projects across multiple sectors
- Clear career progression to Principal Architect or Cloud Practice Lead
- Collaborative team environment within a fast-growing MSP
- Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements
If you are passionate about delivering enterprise-grade Azure solutions and enjoy working in a fast-moving, client-facing environment, we'd love to hear from you.