Azure Solution Architect

This Azure Solution Architect role requires a qualified candidate with a proven experience in cloud architecture, particularly within Azure environments. The role is a 3-month contract, potentially extended into March 2025, and involves working client-side for 2 days during off-hours. The position emphasizes secure and scalable solutions, cloud governance, and Azure best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or Cloud Solution Architect in Azure environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, cloud governance, and Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Expertise in designing and delivering secure and scalable solutions in Azure
• Experience with cloud networking, storage, and compute services (e.g., VNETs, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Azure Front Door, Azure App Service, Azure Storage)
• Familiarity with Azure Policies, Management Groups, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for governance
• Ability to balance technical innovation with organisational constraints and risk considerations
• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and compliance requirements in a public sector context
• Experience in creating infrastructure High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs)
• Proficiency in automation tools and IaC (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills