Azure Cloud Architect
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1750758437
£800 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
London, Greater London, South East, England
Summary: The Azure Cloud Architect role involves leading the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure for a global specialty reinsurance business. This position focuses on creating secure and scalable Azure solutions while collaborating with a leading IT services provider. The role is primarily remote with occasional travel to the client's London headquarters. The architect will also guide stakeholders on cloud adoption and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect secure, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure.
- Lead the deployment of IaC using Terraform, Bicep, and automation tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Support hybrid and full-cloud migrations including Azure Arc, Azure Migrate, and DR/backup strategies.
- Integrate and optimize Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and Synapse for scalable data workloads.
- Drive governance and compliance alignment (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
- Guide stakeholders and technical teams on cloud adoption frameworks and best practices.
Key Skills:
- Expert in Azure core services: Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, and Identity.
- Strong knowledge of RBAC, PIM, NSGs, and advanced security tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- Demonstrated experience in data engineering and AI integration with tools like Azure ML, OpenAI Services, and Cognitive Services.
- Hands-on with CI/CD, scripting (PowerShell, CLI), and cloud cost management.
- Adept at translating complex technical designs into business-friendly language.
- Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-700, AZ-400) strongly preferred.
Salary (Rate): £800 daily
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Azure Cloud Architect – Global Specialty Reinsurer | Contract | UK-Based (Remote with Occasional London Travel)
An exciting opportunity has opened for a highly experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead and shape cloud infrastructure for a global specialty reinsurance business delivering innovative capital and liability solutions.
This role is part of a key engagement through a leading global IT services provider, supporting the client's transformation to a secure, scalable, and modern Azure platform.
Role Overview: As the Azure Cloud Architect, you'll play a central role in designing and delivering Azure-native and hybrid cloud solutions that underpin critical business functions across international markets. The position is mostly remote, with periodic meetings on-site at the client’s London HQ.
Key Responsibilities:
An exciting opportunity has opened for a highly experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead and shape cloud infrastructure for a global specialty reinsurance business delivering innovative capital and liability solutions.
This role is part of a key engagement through a leading global IT services provider, supporting the client's transformation to a secure, scalable, and modern Azure platform.
Role Overview: As the Azure Cloud Architect, you'll play a central role in designing and delivering Azure-native and hybrid cloud solutions that underpin critical business functions across international markets. The position is mostly remote, with periodic meetings on-site at the client’s London HQ.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect secure, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure.
- Lead the deployment of IaC using Terraform, Bicep, and automation tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Support hybrid and full-cloud migrations including Azure Arc, Azure Migrate, and DR/backup strategies.
- Integrate and optimize Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and Synapse for scalable data workloads.
- Drive governance and compliance alignment (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
- Guide stakeholders and technical teams on cloud adoption frameworks and best practices.
- Expert in Azure core services: Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, and Identity.
- Strong knowledge of RBAC, PIM, NSGs, and advanced security tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- Demonstrated experience in data engineering and AI integration with tools like Azure ML, OpenAI Services, and Cognitive Services.
- Hands-on with CI/CD, scripting (PowerShell, CLI), and cloud cost management.
- Adept at translating complex technical designs into business-friendly language.
- Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-700, AZ-400) strongly preferred.
- Join a high-profile cloud programme in the reinsurance and capital risk space.
- Work with a globally trusted IT services consultancy at the forefront of cloud innovation.
- Flexible remote-first work style with travel only as needed to central London.
- Competitive daily rate and long-term contract potential.