Azure Solutions Architect

This is a remote position.

Location

Remote

Engagement Type

Project-based Assignment; B2B Contract (Outside IR35)

Duration

6 months with auto renew

Timezone

CET ± 3 hours

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One of our clients in the technology services sector is looking for an experienced Azure Solutions Architect who will be a bridge between complex business problems and cutting-edge cloud solutions, designing end-to-end architectures on Microsoft Azure that are scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-optimized.

Key Deliverables

• Design and implement complex Azure cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
• Lead the architectural design of cloud-native applications, microservices, and serverless architectures (Azure Functions, Logic Apps).
• Create high-level and low-level design documents, architecture diagrams, and technical roadmaps.
• Define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) strategies using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and cost models.
• Provide thought leadership on cloud best practices, migration strategies (lift-and-shift vs. re-architecting), and cloud governance.
• Lead discovery workshops to assess existing on-premise or cloud environments and develop migration roadmaps.
• Implement robust security controls using Azure Security Center, Defender, and Sentinel, along with identity management via Azure AD and Entra ID.
• Ensure all solutions comply with industry standards (ISO, SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA) and internal security policies.
• Design network architectures including VNet, NSG, Firewall, VPN, and ExpressRoute configurations.
• Monitor and optimize Azure resource utilization to ensure high availability and disaster recovery (Azure Site Recovery).
• Implement FinOps best practices to track, manage, and optimize cloud spending.
• Establish performance benchmarks and SLAs for critical workloads.
• Mentor and guide development and operations teams on Azure principles and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews for infrastructure deployments and provide technical escalation support for complex issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure services and features, evaluating them for potential business value.

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Requirements

Ideal Profile

• 7+ years of total experience in IT infrastructure, software development, or cloud architecture.
• 5+ years of dedicated experience specifically in Azure solution design and implementation.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is required.
• Deep expertise in Azure compute (VM, AKS, App Services), storage (Blob, SQL, Cosmos DB), and networking.
• Strong experience with DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and CI/CD pipeline creation.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, CLI, Python, or C#.
• Strong understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and container orchestration.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical executives.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to make high-stakes decisions under pressure.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technical initiatives from conception to delivery.

Why Partner with Us?

• Clear scope with no ambiguity over deliverables.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity for repeat engagements based on performance.

Selection Process

• Proposal Submission

o Submit your professional profile/CV by applying on the role.

• Business Alignment Call

o 30-min virtual discussion with Human Capital Consultant to review scope

• Verification

o Opportunity to complete Castille Vetting (background/compliance checks)

• Client Skills Review

o Direct interview with end client to discuss project specifics

o Project-specific technical assessment (if required)