Cloud Architect at Deloitte, London/Remote, 6 Months, £Contract Rate

Azure Solutions Architect

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: Initial 6 months (likely to extend)

Rate: Competitive Inside IR35

Location: Hybrid Working London (2-3 days onsite)

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. With a global network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, we serve four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Our professionals are committed to making an impact that matters, delivering excellence in a challenging and dynamic environment. This is an exciting opportunity to support Deloitte Operations and work with a leading Tier 1 Banking client and support their better ways of working.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Azure Solutions Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure cloud services, architecture design, and integration with legacy systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure-based solutions, including Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and message queue systems.
• Lead architecture design discussions and provide guidance on best practices for cloud-native application development.
• Develop and enforce security standards, including authorization and token management across applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure operational readiness, including debugging, alerting, and monitoring of production environments.
• Integrate Azure solutions with legacy applications, ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Provide expertise in Azure Dynamics CRM to support client-specific requirements.
• Mentor and upskill team members on Azure development practices and design patterns.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven hands-on experience as an Azure Architect or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Functions, including Durable Functions, and their appropriate use cases.
• Experience with Azure Service Bus, message queue implementations, and related limitations.
• Deep understanding of authorization mechanisms and token management in distributed systems.
• Familiarity with multithreading and concurrency concepts.
• Experience integrating cloud solutions with legacy systems.
• Knowledge of Azure Dynamics CRM is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred.

Why Join Us?

Join a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative cloud solutions for leading clients. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your skills, and contribute to impactful technology transformations.