Cloud Architect - Azure

Ubds-Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training – Personal development

Private medical cover

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday + birthday + work ann.

Electric Vehicle leasing

Contributed Pension Scheme

Death in service cover

Job summary

UBDS Group is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation and modernisation of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across complex customer environments. This hands-on role focuses on Microsoft Azure, cloud infrastructure, storage and automation, with collaboration across engineering, security and delivery teams.

You will drive infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment while providing technical leadership and hands-on execution in a

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing and delivering Microsoft Azure cloud architecture.
• Proven experience as an Azure Architect, Cloud Architect, Technical Architect or senior Cloud Engineer.
• Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage and identity.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Files, Azure Storage and hybrid file-sharing solutions.
• Experience designing secure, highly available and resilient cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure, scalable and resilient cloud architecture using Microsoft Azure.
• Define cloud infrastructure architecture across compute, networking, storage, identity and security.
• Design, configure and optimise Azure Files and associated cloud storage solutions.
• Support the migration and modernisation of on-premise file services and storage into Azure.
• Design hybrid cloud environments, including connectivity between on-premise infrastructure and Azure.
• Provide architectural guidance and hands-on engineering support to Cloud and DevOps teams.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment solutions.
• Support scripting, development and automation using PowerShell, Python or similar technologies.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes using Azure DevOps or equivalent tooling.
• Work with Azure identity, access management and security services.
• Support cloud migrations, infrastructure transformation and application modernisation initiatives.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for performance, resilience, security, governance and cost optimisation.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure, storage and integration challenges.
• Produce architecture documentation, technical designs and implementation guidance.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into effective cloud solutions.

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

PowerShell

Python

C#

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Networking

Identity & security

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

Job description

Azure Cloud Architect

At UBDS, we help organisations transform through cloud, cyber security, AI and digital innovation. We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to support the design, implementation and modernisation of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across complex customer environments.

This is a hands-on architecture role with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, cloud infrastructure, storage and automation. You will work closely with engineering, security and delivery teams to design and implement cloud solutions, providing technical leadership while remaining actively involved in development, configuration and deployment activities.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver secure, scalable and resilient cloud architecture using Microsoft Azure.
• Define cloud infrastructure architecture across compute, networking, storage, identity and security.
• Design, configure and optimise Azure Files and associated cloud storage solutions.
• Support the migration and modernisation of on-premise file services and storage into Azure.
• Design hybrid cloud environments, including connectivity between on-premise infrastructure and Azure.
• Provide architectural guidance and hands-on engineering support to Cloud and DevOps teams.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment solutions.
• Support scripting, development and automation using PowerShell, Python or similar technologies.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes using Azure DevOps or equivalent tooling.
• Work with Azure identity, access management and security services.
• Support cloud migrations, infrastructure transformation and application modernisation initiatives.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for performance, resilience, security, governance and cost optimisation.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure, storage and integration challenges.
• Produce architecture documentation, technical designs and implementation guidance.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into effective cloud solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience designing and delivering Microsoft Azure cloud architecture.
• Proven experience as an Azure Architect, Cloud Architect, Technical Architect or senior Cloud Engineer.
• Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage and identity.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Files, Azure Storage and hybrid file-sharing solutions.
• Experience designing and supporting Azure storage migrations and integration with on-premise environments.
• Good understanding of Azure networking, including VNets, private endpoints, VPNs and hybrid connectivity.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, identity and access management and cloud security.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates.
• Strong understanding of Azure DevOps, CI/CD and deployment automation.
• Scripting or development experience using PowerShell, Python, C# or similar.
• Experience designing secure, highly available and resilient cloud solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary technical and delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

Experience across some of the following would be beneficial:

• Azure File Sync, Azure NetApp Files and enterprise storage solutions.
• Azure Virtual Desktop and enterprise file services.
• Windows Server, Active Directory and hybrid identity environments.
• Azure Backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), containers and cloud-native technologies.
• Azure Functions, APIs and application integration.
• GitHub Actions or wider DevOps tooling.
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and cloud observability.
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure security governance.
• Experience with AWS or multi-cloud environments.
• Experience delivering cloud transformation within Government, Defence or other regulated environments.
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305 or equivalent.

The Opportunity

This role would suit an experienced Azure Cloud Architect who enjoys combining architectural ownership with hands-on technical delivery.

You will work across complex cloud and hybrid environments, helping customers modernise their infrastructure, improve storage and file services, and adopt secure, automated and resilient Azure solutions.

You'll collaborate with experienced Cloud, Cyber Security and Engineering specialists while playing an important role in shaping and delivering cloud architecture across UBDS customer engagements.

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group's culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training - All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday - You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.