Azure Technical Architect

Azure Technical Architect - 3-month contract - Fully remote

My client is looking for an experienced Azure Technical Architect to support the design and delivery of Azure infrastructure across multiple project workstreams.

This is a hands-on technical role, requiring someone who can work through technical designs and specifications , provide architectural input and supplement the existing Infrastructure Architect and wider technical team.

The Azure Architect can work fully remote.

Skills required from the Azure Architect:

• Strong experience designing Azure infrastructure and platforms .
• Proven ability to work through technical designs, architecture documents and technical specifications .
• Strong Azure networking experience, including ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall and general Azure networking .
• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience, particularly Terraform .
• Experience with Azure IAM , including managed identities, permissions and custom roles.
• Good understanding of Azure security and governance principles.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical documentation and designs.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work alongside architects, engineers and technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Azure VMware Solution (AVS) would be beneficial but is not the primary focus.

Key responsibilities of the Azure Architect:

• Develop and review Azure technical designs and specifications .
• Provide technical architecture input across multiple Azure project workstreams.
• Design and implement Azure infrastructure using Terraform .
• Design and support Azure networking solutions, including ExpressRoute and Azure Firewall .
• Define and implement Azure IAM, managed identities, permissions and custom roles .
• Supplement the existing Infrastructure Architect and technical teams with additional Azure design expertise.
• Ensure solutions align with technical requirements, design standards and security principles.
• Provide hands-on technical support where required throughout implementation.
• Contribute to technical documentation and architectural best practice.

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