Azure Architect (Greenfield Implementations) at IIT Software, Leeds/Remote, £450 per day

Overview
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Location: Leeds (1 Day in Office)

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Architect to lead the design and implementation of greenfield cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure, security, automation, and DevOps to build scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders, development teams, and operations to ensure a seamless cloud transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and develop end-to-end architecture for greenfield Azure implementations.

Lead the cloud adoption framework, best practices, and governance policies.

Design multi-region, high-availability, and disaster recovery strategies.

Architect and deploy Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services based on business needs.

Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform/Bicep/ARM templates.

Define networking architectures including Virtual Networks (VNet), VPN, and ExpressRoute.

Ensure compliance with security, identity management (Azure AD, RBAC, IAM), and regulatory requirements.

Lead CI/CD pipeline setup using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.

Drive containerization (AKS, Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices strategies.

Implement monitoring, logging, and observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and App Insights.

Work with business teams to translate requirements into Azure solutions.

Guide development and operations teams on Azure best practices.

Conduct technical workshops, demos, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Optimize Azure costs, scaling strategies, and resource utilization.

Implement cloud FinOps practices to track and manage cloud expenses.

Skills & Qualifications:

Strong experience in Azure cloud architecture & greenfield implementations.

Deep knowledge of Azure services (VMs, Functions, App Services, Logic Apps, Storage, etc.).

Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

Strong expertise in Azure Security & Compliance (Azure AD, RBAC, Key Vault, Defender, etc.).

Hands-on experience with Networking (VNet, Load Balancer, Firewalls, ExpressRoute, etc.).

Experience in Database and Big Data technologies (SQL Server, CosmosDB, Synapse, Data Lake).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £450.00 per day

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London E14

Application deadline: 25/03/2025
Reference ID: AzureArc01
Expected start date: 01/04/2025