Cloud Architect (Azure)

🚀 Contract Opportunity: Cloud Architect (Microsoft CAF Expertise)

📍 Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite in London

💷 £650/day | Outside IR35

📅Duration: Until end of 2025 (extension likely into 2026)

Overview

We're looking for a Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) to design, codify, and deliver enterprise-scale landing zones. You’ll be a key player in structuring compliant, secure Azure environments with a strong emphasis on infrastructure-as-code and delivery discipline.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to someone who can both architect and execute at pace in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Microsoft CAF enterprise-scale landing zones
• Translate Microsoft CAF reference code into operational, scalable solutions
• Codify technical patterns and standards using Terraform
• Lead and assure security architecture decisions
• Prioritise and structure delivery with regulatory compliance in mind

Required Experience

• 5+ years in cloud architecture, with recent focus on Microsoft Azure
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft CAF and enterprise-scale landing zones
• Strong Terraform experience and infrastructure-as-code proficiency
• Background in regulated sectors (finance, banking, insurance, etc.)
• Capable of fielding complex security architecture queries

Bonus Skills

• CI/CD pipelines
• Terraform
• Kubernetes (AKS preferred)
• DevSecOps mindset

Interested? Get into contact if you fit the bill!