Cloud Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect for an immediate role involving on-prem to cloud transformation and data centre migration. The ideal candidate will have strong Azure expertise, facilitation skills, and a background in public sector cloud initiatives. This contract position offers competitive daily rates and opportunities for extension beyond initial phases. Apply with your CV today to join this transformative project!

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cloud transformation and architecture.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, especially Landing Zone strategy.
• Proven track record with public sector cloud migrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery workshops to gather requirements.
• Architect and deliver Azure Landing Zone designs.
• Support migration from on-premises data centres to Azure.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Cloud architecture

Networking

Data centre migration

Infrastructure as Code

Facilitation

Education

Azure certifications (AZ-305, AZ-500)

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Google Cloud Platform

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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.