Cloud Architect

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT recruitment seeks a Contract Cloud Solutions Architect based in the UK to lead a critical cloud transformation project for a public sector organization. The role involves collaborating with teams to define Azure architecture and overseeing data center migrations. Candidates must have proven expertise in Azure and cloud migration strategies, with strong facilitation skills to handle discovery workshops effectively. This is a contract role with potential for long-term extension based on program phases.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cloud transformation for public sector.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Landing Zone strategy.
• Familiar with public sector governance and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery workshops to capture business and technical requirements.
• Define and deliver Azure Landing Zone architecture and governance frameworks.
• Architect scalable solutions for on-prem to cloud migration.

Skills

Cloud transformation

Microsoft Azure

Data Centre Migration

Networking

Infrastructure as Code

Education

Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-500)

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Contract Cloud Solutions Architect

Location: Remote / UK-based

Duration: Initially 1-2 Months with very likely longer term extensions onto the next phases of the program

Rate: Up to £550.00 per day

Overview:

We’re seeking a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect to lead a large-scale on-prem to cloud transformation and data centre migration for a public sector organisation. This role involves defining Azure Landing Zone high-level designs, facilitating discovery workshops, and owning the cloud architecture strategy from planning through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate discovery workshops to capture business, technical, and security requirements.
• Define and deliver high-level Azure Landing Zone architecture and governance frameworks.
• Architect secure, scalable solutions to support the migration from on-premises data centres to Microsoft Azure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design networking, security, and identity solutions that meet public sector standards.
• Proven experience delivering cloud transformation and migration programmes in the public sector.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Landing Zone strategy and implementation.
• Strong understanding of data centre migrations and hybrid/cloud architectures.
• Excellent facilitation skills, with experience leading discovery and architecture workshops.
• Familiarity with public sector governance and security requirements.
• Strong understanding of networking principles in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in a multi-cloud or comparative context.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).
• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-500) or equivalent.

The start date for this Contract is scheduled for the 6th of May.

Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our talent team.