Azure Technical Architect - outside IR35

Azure Technical Architect Our client is looking for an Azure Technical Architect with the knowledge and experience to design and build cloud based solutions. Responsibilities: * Architecting, building, and maintaining cost-efficient, scalable cloud environments for the organization. * Understanding business objectives of the company and creating cloud-based solutions to facilitate those objectives. * Moving archaic systems into the cloud for more efficiency within the organization - aka digital transformation. * Keeping cloud environments secure and preventing downtime or security breaches. * Designing, building, maintaining internal cloud applications for the organization. * Transferring data and internal processes to cloud architecture. * Keeping data leakage and downtime to an absolute minimum. * Design and implement CI/ CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code with ARM/ Bicep/ Terraform, configuration management, and monitoring solutions. Provide guidance on automation, containerization, and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). * Produce high-quality technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, implementation guides, and best practice recommendations. Technical skills: * In-depth knowledge of a wide range of Azure services, such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Service, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, Azure Functions, Azure Networking,, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Security Center. * Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices. Familiarity with Azure security tools and services, such as Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Azure Key Vault, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Firewall. * Experience in designing and implementing hybrid cloud solutions, integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure services using technologies like Azure ExpressRoute, Azure Virtual Network, VPN Gateway, or Azure Arc. * Knowledge of Azure data services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics. Experience with data migration and integration strategies. The role is for 6 months initially and based from home. It is outside IR35. To be considered please send your CV over. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.