Azure Platform Architect – AKS / Terraform (Contract)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a contract Azure Platform Architect in Slough. This role involves designing developer-focused platforms utilizing AKS and Terraform, ensuring reliable and compliant software delivery. Candidates should have strong architecting experience with AKS, a proficient background in Terraform, and familiarity with SDLC integration processes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience architecting on AKS, including 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 applications.
• Define Terraform-based platform modules for reusable provisioning.
• Collaborate with teams to align with enterprise delivery standards.

Skills

AKS

Terraform

SDLC

Service discovery

Runtime observability

Communication

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Azure Platform Architect – AKS / Terraform (Contract), slough

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Client:

GL Global

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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