Lead Azure Architect

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Azure Architect to spearhead the development of a cutting-edge cloud platform from the ground up. This exciting opportunity allows you to create a secure and scalable Azure environment, shaping the future of cloud services for a major financial institution. You'll have the chance to lead a talented team, influence senior leaders, and ensure that architecture decisions are both innovative and future-proof. If you're passionate about cloud technology and ready to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

20% bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Expertise in building large-scale secure Azure environments.
• Ability to balance flexibility, security, and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Architect a secure scalable Azure platform for business-critical applications.
• Lead a team of Solution Architects and execute migration strategies.

Skills

Azure Architecture

Cloud Security

Scalability

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Lead Azure Architect | Building from the Ground Up | £120k + Bonus + Big Benefits

Imagine having the freedom to build a cloud platform from scratch for one of the UK's most respected financial institutions.

We are helping a major player in financial services reimagine their future in the cloud. They have made the decision Azure is the destination. Now they are looking for the right person to design the blueprint and lead the way.

The Opportunity:

You will be at the heart of this transformation not inheriting legacy issues or fixing what is broken but creating something new

Your job will be to

• Architect a secure scalable Azure platform that can power business critical applications
• Shape a Landing Zone strategy that will set the standard for years to come
• Lead a small team of talented Solution Architects
• Map out and execute a clean effective migration from on prem to Azure
• Influence senior leaders and ensure architecture decisions are futureproof

Who You Are:

• You are an Azure expert who has built large scale secure cloud environments
• You understand the balance between flexibility security and scalability
• You know how to bring people with you technical teams and senior stakeholders alike
• You thrive in environments where you can own influence and deliver meaningful change

What You Will Get:

• Up to £120,000 base salary
• 20 percent bonus
• Private medical insurance and a benefits package designed to support you in and out of work

This is more than a cloud migration it is the chance to define what great looks like in a greenfield Azure environment.

If you are ready to leave your mark let us have a chat.