Principal Azure Architect

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and financial services provider is seeking a Principal Azure Architect to lead the transformation of their cloud infrastructure. This role involves strategic leadership, hands-on execution, and the opportunity to impact enterprise-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive Azure architecture experience and relevant certifications, and will work in a hybrid model in London.

Benefits

25% bonus

Full benefits package

Support for ongoing certifications

Learning and leadership growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Senior/Principal-level architecture experience in complex environments.
• Deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture including infrastructure and security.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering a secure, scalable Azure infrastructure.
• Own and execute the architectural strategy for digital evolution.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Education

Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification

Azure Network Engineer Certification

Job description

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We're looking for a Principal Azure Architect

to lead the transformation of next-generation cloud infrastructure for a major global enterprise. If you're a senior cloud architect with the vision and technical leadership to shape an entire Azure ecosystem from the ground up, this is a rare opportunity to make an enterprise-scale impact.

The Role:

• As Principal Architect, you’ll be responsible for reimagining and delivering a secure, scalable, and future-proof Azure infrastructure. You won’t just advise, you’ll own and execute the architectural strategy that supports a globally recognised organisation through its digital evolution.

What You’ll Bring:

• Senior/Principal-level architecture experience – you know how to assess, lead, and transform complex environments
• Deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture – infrastructure, networking, security, governance
• Strong strategic thinking combined with the hands-on know-how to execute at scale
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (or equivalent)
• Azure Network Engineer certification or demonstrable experience

What’s on Offer:

• 25% bonus + full benefits package
• Hybrid working – 2–3 days per week in Bank, London
• Opportunity to lead enterprise-level transformation in a highly regulated environment
• Support for ongoing certifications, learning, and leadership growth

About the Organisation:

• You’ll be joining one of the world’s leading providers of insurance and financial services, supporting over 90 million customers across 50+ countries. Known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and protecting what matters most—from health and homes to investments and digital infrastructure—this organisation places technology at the heart of its mission.

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