Azure Cloud Architect - FS Industry

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

Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect - FS Industry

Location: London - 2 days per week in the office

Salary/Rate: Up to £450 per day inside IR35

Start Date: 02/02/2026

Job Type: Contract Role

Company Introduction

We're looking for an Azure Cloud Architect who thrives on design and collaboration. This role is less about day-to-day administration and more about shaping the blueprint of our cloud landscape. You will be responsible for designing secure, scalable, and resilient solutions in Microsoft Azure, creating high-quality documentation, and partnering closely with our DevSecOps team to ensure seamless delivery and governance.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

• Lead the design of cloud architectures across Azure’s core services, with a focus on scalability, resilience, and compliance.
• Translate complex business and security requirements into clear, actionable cloud designs.
• Develop and maintain detailed architecture diagrams, standards, and technical documentation that guide engineers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers to embed security, compliance, and automation into every stage of the solution lifecycle.
• Provide architectural oversight on cloud deployments, ensuring designs are implemented correctly and consistently.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and project teams, advocating for cloud best practices and cost optimization strategies.

Required Skills/Experience

• Deep expertise across Microsoft Azure core services.
• Strong background with Azure application services: Logic Apps, Function Apps, and App Services, with an ability to integrate them into broader solution designs.
• Proven experience working with DevSecOps or platform engineering teams, especially around CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and security automation.
• Solid understanding of cloud governance frameworks (e.g., policies, RBAC, cost controls).
• Hands‑on knowledge of Azure‑native tools: ARM/Bicep, Terraform, Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, and monitoring solutions.
• Excellent written communication skills; able to produce diagrams, decision trees, and design docs that teams can rely on.
• A mindset oriented towards collaboration, mentorship, and cross‑functional influence.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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