Summary: The Cloud Solution Architect role is a 6-month contract position with a leading global investment bank, focusing on designing and delivering cloud solutions within a complex financial services environment. The position requires expertise in Azure Cloud architecture and involves occasional travel to the London office. This role is classified as inside IR35, indicating specific tax implications for contractors. The opportunity offers strong potential for extension beyond the initial contract period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Azure Cloud solutions - ensuring best practices in architecture, security, and scalability across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Develop and maintain Azure Cloud and DevOps architecture - leveraging low-code platforms to accelerate solution delivery.
• Drive cloud adoption and innovation - by building and maintaining expertise in Cloud, Application, Integration, Data, and Security technologies.
• Define and implement Lo-Code/Cloud Apps design principles - ensuring optimal performance, security, and integration within Azure environments.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect specialising in Lo-Code/Cloud Applications within Azure.
• Strong expertise in Azure Cloud architecture, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktops, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure DevOps.
• Strong background in cloud security principles, identity and access management (Azure AD, Managed Identities).
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including reference architectures, roadmaps, and best practices.

Salary (Rate): 620

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT