Azure Solutions Architect

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Contract Azure Cloud Solutions Architect to lead a significant on-prem to cloud transformation for a public sector organization. The role involves defining Azure Landing Zone designs, facilitating workshops, and owning the cloud architecture strategy. Candidates should have deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and experience in public sector cloud migrations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering cloud transformation in the public sector.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Landing Zone strategy.
• Strong understanding of networking principles in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cloud Solutions Architect

Microsoft Azure

Networking

Infrastructure as Code

Data Centre Migrations

Discovery Workshops

Education

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

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Contract Azure Cloud Solutions Architect

Location: Remote / UK-based

Duration: Initially 2 months (with very likely extensions)

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 27th of May.

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