Azure Cloud & Networking Lead – Core Banking Transformation

emagine Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

emagine Group is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Lead to drive cloud and networking architecture for a major Core Banking Transformation Programme. You will lead Azure cloud design, network modernization, and regulatory compliance across the UK and US teams, delivering resilient, secure, scalable infrastructure.

This senior role requires hands-on technical leadership and deep Azure Networking expertise, balancing strategic thinking with delivery in a highly regulated banking environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Proven track record leading complex cloud migration and infrastructure transformation programmes.
• Strong expertise across Azure Networking, Hybrid Cloud Connectivity, and Network Security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and configuration of the Azure cloud environment for the transformation programme.
• Assess and remediate the current fragmented network landscape across environments.
• Design robust network architectures including HA, DR, and failover capabilities.
• Drive multi-cloud strategy, architecture, and operational implications.
• Migrate infrastructure from US-hosted setup to a modern cloud-based architecture.
• Provide technical leadership across cloud networking and infrastructure transformation.

Skills

Azure Networking

Hybrid Cloud Connectivity

Network Security

Virtual WAN

ExpressRoute

IAM - Identity and Access Management

Enterprise network design

Regulated environment experience

Stakeholder management

Hands-on leadership

Tools

Azure

Job description

emagine Group is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Lead to drive cloud and networking architecture for a major Core Banking Transformation Programme. You will lead Azure cloud design, network modernization, and regulatory compliance across the UK and US teams, delivering resilient, secure, scalable infrastructure.

This senior role requires hands-on technical leadership and deep Azure Networking expertise, balancing strategic thinking with delivery in a highly regulated banking environment.