Overview

Senior Azure Cloud Architect role based in Central London, hybrid working (3 days onsite). Contract: 6 months initial with potential extensions to 2–3 years; Inside IR35. The programme is a large-scale transformation, with a cloud strategy at its early stage and opportunity to shape a best-in-class in-house Cloud Architecture and Engineering function.

Location: Central London (3 days per week onsite, hybrid).
Contract: 6 months initial (long-term programme, 2–3 years)

The Role

As an Azure Cloud Architect, you will:

• Design, implement, and evolve cloud solutions with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure within a multi-cloud environment.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across the business, providing clear technical direction and building trusted relationships.
• Contribute to the establishment of cloud governance, best practices, and architectural standards.
• Act as a key influencer in developing a cloud-first culture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security across solutions.
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality, future-proof architectures.

Key Requirements

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud-native architecture and services.
• Experience working within multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP desirable but not essential).
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, able to operate confidently at all levels of the organisation.
• Background in shaping cloud roadmaps and architecture frameworks in complex enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of cloud security, governance, and compliance best practices.

What’s on Offer

• The chance to join a high-profile, long-term transformation programme from the very start.
• Work with a globally recognised brand on the journey to building a world-class in-house cloud capability.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days onsite in Central London.
• Initial 6-month contract (to end March 2026, with extensions expected over 2–3 years)
• Flexible rate – expected to be in the range of £700-900 per day, inside IR35

To find out more, please apply online and I will be in touch to discuss.