Cloud Azure Architect

Lead Azure Cloud Architect

Central London or Sheffield - 3 days per week onsite, with occasional travel between both sites)

Up to £900/day Inside IR35

We are representing an enterprise-scale business, and an instantly recognisable household name who are on the lookout for a Lead Azure Cloud Architect to join their high performing team.

You will be joining at the early stages of a multi-year transformation, help shape the future of Cloud, as well as help define cloud standards, governance, and architectural direction whilst building strong relationships across technology, product, cyber security, and delivery teams.

We are looking for:

Proven experience with Azure architecture within large enterprise environments
Prior exposure to enterprise-scale cloud transformation programmes (Azure)
Knowledge of cloud governance, operating models and architecture standards
Strong stakeholder management at senior level
Experience influencing suppliers and technical teams without direct authority
Ability to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

What we can offer you:

A fully funded transformation programme expected to run for 2-3 years
The opportunity to influence cloud strategy from the ground up
Work alongside senior technology leadership
High-profile role with organisation-wide visibility
Opportunity to establish long-term cloud architecture standards rather than maintain existing platforms

If this sounds of interest, please apply today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed