Azure Cloud Architect for Data Platform & AI

Colibri Digital; Greater London; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Private medical insurance

Global client impact

Job summary

Colibri Digital is seeking a Cloud Engineering Consultant to design, build, and maintain robust cloud infrastructure for clients across the UK and EMEA. The role is client-facing and requires strong Azure expertise, IaC, and CI/CD championing.

You will collaborate with AI engineers, data engineers, and developers to deliver scalable data platforms, automated deployments, and secure cloud environments with governance and cost controls. Remote-first with occasional London travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Cloud Engineering/DevOps consulting.
• Proficient with IaC using Terraform or Bicep and Azure RM.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and advisory mindset.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to design scalable Azure cloud architectures.
• Lead IaC implementation and deployment using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Build data platforms including data lakes and warehouses.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for infra and apps.
• Provide managed services, guardrails, and ongoing support.
• Ensure security, governance, and cost management best practices.
• Support pre-sales with technical solutions and proposals.
• Mentor junior staff and share knowledge across the team.

Skills

Terraform

Azure

Bicep

Python scripting

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Docker

Azure security

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Terraform (tool)

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

Colibri Digital is seeking a Cloud Engineering Consultant to design, build, and maintain robust cloud infrastructure for clients across the UK and EMEA. The role is client-facing and requires strong Azure expertise, IaC, and CI/CD championing.

You will collaborate with AI engineers, data engineers, and developers to deliver scalable data platforms, automated deployments, and secure cloud environments with governance and cost controls. Remote-first with occasional London travel as needed.