Cloud Architect

Your Role

Azure Cloud Architects are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. Their role spans technical leadership, client engagement, and strategic planning. The architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cloud strategies align with business goals and compliance standards.

Core Responsibilities of an Azure Cloud Architect:

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Design cloud-native applications and infrastructure using Azure services like App Service, Azure SQL, Functions, Storage, AKS, and Logic Apps
• Lead solution assurance, risk mitigation, and technical validation throughout the lifecycle
• Architect CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub, Azure repos
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM, or Bicep
• Analyze existing cloud infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend and implement solutions
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices
• Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud architecture and operations, and share knowledge with the team
• Cost Optimization: Work to optimize cloud costs and resources

Security & Compliance

• Ensure solutions meet compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS
• Design disaster recovery and business continuity strategies

Client Engagement & Communication

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Present solutions to clients and address concerns effectively
• Build strong relationships through collaboration and transparency

Your Profile

Skills & Experience Required

Preferred Experience

• 15+ years in IT, with 5+ years in Azure architecture roles
• Hands-on experience with performance optimization, cost control, and cloud governance

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of Azure services ((IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity, security) and architecture principles (availability, DR, security, compliance)
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform)
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and Agile delivery models
• Good to have: Familiarity with hybrid/multi-cloud environments

Certifications & Frameworks

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or DevOps Engineer Expert certifications
• Understanding of TOGAF, or similar enterprise architecture frameworks

What you’ll love about working here

• You will be a part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. You will love the exposure to the scale of transformation, the depth of expertise, and the opportunities for growth.
• We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people.
• At the heart of our mission is your career growth. You will have countless learning and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
• We realise a Total Reward package should be more than just compensation. We offer a range of core and flexible benefits and have a Peer Recognition Portal called ‘Celebrate’.

Apply today!