Azure Architect at Amber Labs, London/Remote, 8 Weeks, £Contract Rate

Azure Architect

Please note this is a 8 week contract staring int the 1st October Inside IR35, 2 days a week onsite

The Company:

At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.

An Azure Architect is responsible for designing and implementing Azure cloud-based solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. Below is a typical job description (JD) for an Azure Architect:

Job Summary:

As an Azure Cloud Architect, you will lead the design, deployment, and management of scalable, secure, and efficient cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure. The role requires in-depth expertise in cloud computing, solution architecture, and hands-on experience with Azure services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical guidance and ensure that solutions align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Architecture Design:

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance Azure-based solutions, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Azure Infrastructure:
• Architect and manage Azure infrastructure, including Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage, Load Balancers, etc.
• Migration:
• Plan and execute migration of on-premises infrastructure to the Azure cloud.
• Automation:
• Develop automated processes using ARM templates, Terraform, PowerShell, or Azure DevOps to manage cloud resources.
• Security:
• Ensure the implementation of security best practices, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, and threat protection.
• Cost Optimization:
• Analyze current cloud expenditures and recommend cost optimization strategies.
• Disaster Recovery and Backup:
• Design and implement disaster recovery (DR) strategies and backup solutions.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to deliver end-to-end cloud solutions.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay up to date with the latest Azure offerings, cloud trends, and best practices. Suggest and implement improvements in existing architecture.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure services such as Azure AD, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Functions, AKS, and Azure SQL.
• Architecture Frameworks:
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Automation & DevOps:
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like ARM Templates, Terraform, and scripting with PowerShell, Bash.
• Networking:
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, VPNs, DNS, Load Balancing, and Virtual Networks in Azure.