Cloud Architect/Integration Specialist (Azure) - Outside IR35 - UK Based
Posted 4 days ago by Gigged.AI
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: Gigged.AI is seeking a Cloud Architect/Integration Specialist with expertise in Azure to modernize a client onboarding platform through a cloud-based, API-driven architecture. The role involves evaluating technologies, designing secure architectures, and implementing integrations while ensuring compatibility with existing on-premise systems. This position is classified as outside IR35 and is based in Scotland, with a project duration concluding by the end of February. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture and hybrid integrations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Rapidly evaluate and select technologies for cloud/on-prem integration
- Design a secure, scalable on-prem architecture
- Implement key components including API Gateway and routing
- Enable safe, auditable interaction with on-prem legacy APIs via a reverse proxy
- Deliver working onboarding integrations, with supporting documentation
- Equip the internal team to maintain and evolve the solution
Key Skills:
- Strong background in cloud architecture (Azure preferred)
- Experience with hybrid integrations and secure API design
- Hands-on experience with gateway/reverse proxy technologies
- Knowledge of Microsoft tech stack (C#, SQL Server) beneficial
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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Cloud Architect/Integration Specialist (Azure) - Outside IR35 - UK Based
Location: Scotland
IR35: Outside (pending final determination)
Start date: ASAP
Duration: final delivery by end of February, we need guidance on the milestones/step needed to get this over the line
Budget: £12,500 (estimated)
Overview: We want to modernise our client onboarding platform by introducing a cloud-based, API-driven architecture built on Microsoft Azure. The new solution will integrate securely with existing on-premise systems, using a hybrid integration model with a critical focus on an on-premise API Gateway / Reverse Proxy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Rapidly evaluate and select technologies for cloud/on-prem integration
- Design a secure, scalable on-prem architecture
- Implement key components including API Gateway and routing
- Enable safe, auditable interaction with on-prem legacy APIs via a reverse proxy
- Deliver working onboarding integrations, with supporting documentation
- Equip the internal team to maintain and evolve the solution
Current State - On-premise systems with limited cloud presence - Microsoft tech stack: C#, SQL Server, some existing APIs - Legacy APIs serve customer/account-related operations - Existing legacy APIs have limited authentication.
Skills & Experience:
- Strong background in cloud architecture (Azure preferred).
- Experience with hybrid integrations and secure API design.
- Hands-on experience with gateway/reverse proxy technologies.
- Knowledge of Microsoft tech stack (C#, SQL Server) beneficial.
Deliverables: Architecture design, technology selection, configured reverse proxy, tested integrations, and documentation by 30 January.