Azure Platform Architect - AKS / Terraform (Contract)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a contract Azure Platform Architect to design developer-focused platforms utilizing AKS and Terraform. The role entails architecting Azure solutions within a regulated financial environment to enhance software delivery across teams. A focus on cloud architecture and collaboration with engineers is essential, with opportunities for impactful contributions to the enterprise's operational standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience architecting on AKS with workload patterns and autoscaling.
• Proficient in Terraform for modular platform provisioning.
• Deep understanding of application delivery pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Architect and evolve Azure-based platforms to support containerized application delivery.
• Define Terraform-based platform modules for consistent provisioning patterns.
• Support end-to-end SDLC integration and collaborate with development teams.

Skills

Architecting on AKS

Terraform

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Service Discovery

Communication

Regulated Environments

Job description

Job Description

Azure Platform Architect – AKS / Terraform (Contract)

Enable Scalable Application Platforms in Azure

We’re seeking a contract Azure Platform Architect to design and deliver developer-focused, application-ready platforms built on AKS and Terraform. Working within a regulated financial environment, you'll play a key role in enabling efficient, reliable, and compliant software delivery across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and evolve Azure-based platforms to support containerized application delivery via AKS
• Define Terraform-based platform modules that enable consistent, reusable provisioning patterns
• Design solutions with a focus on developer experience, service onboarding, and environment consistency
• Support end-to-end SDLC integration, including CI/CD, configuration management, and progressive delivery
• Collaborate with software engineers, DevOps teams, and governance functions to align with enterprise delivery standards
• Provide technical guidance on platform adoption, service templates, and deployment best practices

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience architecting on AKS, including workload patterns, autoscaling, and multi-tenant design
• Proficient in Terraform for modular, scalable platform provisioning
• Deep understanding of application delivery pipelines, with solid grounding in the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Familiarity with service discovery, ingress design, and runtime observability
• Experience supporting platforms in regulated environments (e.g. finance, insurance, healthcare)
• Strong communicator able to bridge platform capabilities with application team needs