Azure Solution architect - 12 months

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Solution Architect to join a large enterprise transformation program, delivering modern cloud and integration solutions across multiple high-profile initiatives. Working alongside the Lead Architect and wider Architecture practice, you'll play a key role in designing scalable, secure and business-focused solutions across Microsoft Azure, partnering with business stakeholders, delivery teams and vendors to shape the future technology landscape. This is a hands-on architecture position where you'll be responsible for designing end-to-end solutions across a range of enterprise projects, including cloud modernisation, SaaS implementation, system integration and platform rationalisation. You'll collaborate closely with Enterprise, Security, Data and Integration Architects to ensure solutions align with broader technology strategy while providing technical leadership throughout delivery.

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About the Role
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• Design end-to-end solution architectures across Microsoft Azure
• Produce high-level and detailed solution designs for enterprise transformation initiatives
• Architect secure API and integration solutions using Azure Integration Services
• Design scalable, cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure services and modern architectural patterns
• Conduct architecture assessments of SaaS platforms and vendor solutions
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical solution designs
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, governance and security principles
• Provide architectural guidance throughout the full project lifecycle

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About You
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• Microsoft Azure architecture across cloud, integration and application services
• Azure API Management (APIM)
• Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid and Azure Functions
• Secure API design, OAuth2 and OpenID Connect
• SaaS integrations and enterprise application architecture
• Event-driven and cloud-native architecture
• Azure DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (Bicep or similar)
• Working knowledge of .NET and modern application development
• Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to communicate effectively across both business and technical teams

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Why Join
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• Initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential
• Opportunity to work across multiple enterprise transformation projects
• Hybrid working arrangement (minimum two days in the office)
• Collaborative architecture team with exposure to modern Azure technologies and large-scale integration initiatives

If you're an experienced Azure Solution Architect looking for your next contract and enjoy designing modern cloud solutions across complex enterprise environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.