Azure Consultant (6 month contract, Outside IR35)

Azure Consultant

Circa £600 per day (Outside IR35)

6-month contract – Remote or Hybrid (London)

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Company & role

A leading UK cloud and managed services provider is seeking a skilled Azure Lead Consultant to join their Professional Services Delivery team on a 6-month contract. The business supports clients with transition, transformation, and modernisation across private and public cloud, helping organisations to innovate securely and effectively.

This role focuses on Microsoft Azure, working with clients to scope, design, and deliver secure cloud solutions. You'll be at the forefront of digital transformation projects, contributing technical expertise while engaging directly with customers.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Outside IR35, circa £600 per day
• Blend of technical delivery and client-facing consultancy
• Opportunity to lead cloud transformation projects across Azure platforms
• Join a well-established consultancy with a strong reputation in secure cloud services

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client workshops in line with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
• Create low-level design documentation and migration plans
• Deploy Microsoft Azure solutions across IaaS and PaaS
• Support cloud assessments, migration planning, and landing zone configuration
• Work collaboratively with project managers to ensure delivery within time and budget
• Stay abreast of new Azure technologies, contributing recommendations to improve standards

Ideal Experience

• Strong background in Microsoft partner (consultancy / managed services) environments (Essential)
• Minimum 3 years' experience delivering within the Microsoft Azure platform
• Certified in Microsoft Azure (Administrator Associate, Solutions Architect, Network Engineer etc.)
• Hands-on expertise with Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, SQL, App Services, Storage, Monitoring, Security Centre, and Site Recovery
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender suite and Zero Trust security principles (Nice to have)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to run client-facing workshops