Azure Cloud Architect – Financial Services (London, Hybrid)

Square One Resources; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to design secure, scalable cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure for the financial services industry. The role emphasizes collaboration and design over administration, requiring expertise in Azure core services and a strong understanding of DevSecOps processes. You will lead architectural design efforts, work closely with DevSecOps teams, and maintain thorough documentation. Ideal candidates should demonstrate excellent written communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise across Microsoft Azure core services.
• Strong background with Azure application services: Logic Apps, Function Apps, and App Services.
• Proven experience with DevSecOps or platform engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of cloud governance frameworks.
• Hands-on knowledge of Azure-native tools: ARM/Bicep, Terraform, and Azure DevOps.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• A mindset oriented towards collaboration and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of cloud architectures focusing on scalability and compliance.
• Translate complex requirements into actionable cloud designs.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers for security and automation.
• Provide architectural oversight on cloud deployments.
• Advocate for cloud best practices and cost optimization.

Skills

Microsoft Azure core services

Azure application services (Logic Apps, Function Apps, App Services)

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud governance frameworks

ARM/Bicep

Terraform

Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions

Excellent written communication

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to design secure, scalable cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure for the financial services industry. The role emphasizes collaboration and design over administration, requiring expertise in Azure core services and a strong understanding of DevSecOps processes. You will lead architectural design efforts, work closely with DevSecOps teams, and maintain thorough documentation. Ideal candidates should demonstrate excellent written communication skills and a collaborative mindset.