Azure Architect (Contract)

Azure Architect (Contract)

Posted 4 days ago by hackajob

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Contract Azure Architect at AND Digital involves leveraging expertise in Azure and AI to design and implement cloud platforms. The position requires collaboration with teams and clients to influence project direction and ensure best practices are followed. The contract is for six months with the possibility of extension, and the candidate should be based within a commutable distance from Leeds. The company is focused on closing the digital skills gap and fostering strong relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Specialize in Azure & AI with associated cloud certifications.
  • Influence project direction using expert tech knowledge.
  • Design Cloud & AI Platforms incorporating best practices from cloud providers.
  • Implement platforms solo or as part of a team.
  • Utilize Terraform, Azure DevOps, Azure Foundry, and other platforms & tooling.
  • Support and manage people onsite with clients, providing and receiving feedback.
  • Write documentation and present solutions clearly.
  • Be flexible and responsive to client needs and balance conflicting demands.

Key Skills:

  • Expertise in Azure & AI with relevant cloud certifications.
  • Proven experience with Terraform, Azure DevOps, and Azure Foundry.
  • Solid understanding of Spec-Driven Development.
  • Strong documentation and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage client relationships and provide feedback.
  • Flexibility and responsiveness to client needs.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

hackajob is collaborating with AND Digital to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. We are looking for a Contract Azure Architect in a commutable distance from Leeds, to start asap on a 6 month basis with opportunity to extend.

Who We Are

AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We’ve been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014. We believe our work should always make a remarkable impact for our clients. We do this through our regional offices (or ‘Clubs’) building strong relationships with our partners, so that they are always prioritised by a team within close proximity. This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today we number more than 1,300 people with Clubs all over the UK, Europe and the USA with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years. Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world’s digital skills gap.

What You’ll Bring To The Table

  • Be a specialist in Azure & AI with associated cloud certifications.
  • Use your expert tech knowledge to influence the direction of projects.
  • Able to design Cloud & AI Platforms with the ability to incorporate best practices from cloud providers into the design.
  • You will either implement these platforms solo or as part of a bigger team.
  • Proven experience with Terraform, Azure DevOps, Azure Foundry, and other platforms & tooling.
  • Solid understanding of Spec-Driven Development and delivery of agentic solutions on Azure.
  • Experience in supporting and managing people onsite with clients, with an ability to give and receive feedback.
  • Good at both writing documentation and presenting solutions, able to clearly express complex thoughts.
  • Flexible and responsive to people and client needs and opportunities, able to balance conflicting demands on time and priorities.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role. Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them.