Azure Solution Cloud Architect

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Azure Solution Cloud Architect to support the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and technology partners to architect, implement, and govern cloud platforms that support digital transformation initiatives.

This role requires strong hands-on Azure architecture expertise combined with the ability to lead technical design, guide engineering teams, and provide structured solution governance across complex cloud modernization and migration programmes.

Key Responsibilities Define end-to-end solution architecture for Microsoft Azure cloud environments, including infrastructure, platform, security, networking, and application services

Lead technical design discussions and translate business requirements into scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions

Design and implement secure hybrid and cloud-native architectures aligned with enterprise standards and best practices

Architect and oversee integrations between Azure services, enterprise applications, third-party platforms, and on-premises environments

Provide architecture guidance across Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Services, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, and Identity Management

Drive best practices across cloud security, governance, cost optimization, automation, monitoring, and operational excellence

Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, infrastructure teams, and developers to ensure alignment between business objectives and technical delivery

Review technical designs, infrastructure configurations, deployment pipelines, and implementation approaches across delivery teams

Support cloud migration, modernization, disaster recovery, business continuity, and platform transformation initiatives

Develop and maintain architecture documentation, solution blueprints, governance frameworks, and technical standards

Required Skills & Experience 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, or cloud architecture roles, with strong Azure Solution Architecture exposure

Deep expertise across Microsoft Azure services including Compute, Networking, Storage, Identity, Security, Monitoring, and Disaster Recovery solutions

Strong experience designing enterprise cloud architectures, migration strategies, and hybrid cloud environments

Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates), and cloud automation tools

Strong understanding of cloud security principles, Zero Trust architecture, identity management, and governance frameworks

Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud application deployment models

Ability to independently lead architecture discussions and translate complex business requirements into practical technical solutions

Strong stakeholder management, communication, and structured problem-solving capability

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification preferred

What We Are Likely Looking For Based on the feedback shared, the client is prioritising:

Strong hands-on technical depth, not just high-level architecture knowledge

Candidates who can troubleshoot, review implementations, and provide practical technical guidance when required

Structured thinking and the ability to independently assess requirements and propose scalable cloud solutions

Clear and concise communication with strong stakeholder engagement capability

Strong understanding of Azure fundamentals, cloud security, networking, identity management, and architectural best practices

Architects who can lead delivery teams while remaining technically credible, detail-oriented, and focused on business outcomes

Experience driving cloud migration, modernization, and enterprise transformation initiatives

Professionals who can balance performance, security, scalability, and cost optimization within cloud environments