Azure Technical Architect

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Azure Technical Architect to join a leading organisation driving digital transformation in the logistics sector. This role offers the chance to design and implement scalable Azure PaaS solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reliability across critical business functions.

Job Title: Azure Technical Architect Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 Location: London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Azure Technical Architect to join a leading organisation driving digital transformation in the logistics sector. This role offers the chance to design and implement scalable Azure PaaS solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reliability across critical business functions.

As an Azure Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping cloud-native solutions for a major logistics provider. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing robust Azure PaaS architectures to support application migration and modernisation across key business domains such as scheduling and customer engagement.
• Assessing existing on-premises systems and developing strategic roadmaps for seamless migration to Azure.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable, secure cloud-based solutions.
• Implementing core Azure services, including App Services, Functions, API Management, Service Bus, Logic Apps, and Azure SQL databases.
• Establishing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like ARM templates or Terraform.
• Embedding best practices around security, scalability, cost optimisation, monitoring, and compliance into all solutions delivered.
• Providing technical mentorship to development teams to ensure consistent adoption of Azure standards.
• Documenting architecture designs, migration plans, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Conducting regular reviews of deployed solutions to identify opportunities for optimisation or innovation.
• Supporting organisational goals by participating in cross-functional meetings focused on continuous improvement initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will bring substantial hands-on experience architecting enterprise-level cloud solutions with Microsoft Azure. Key qualifications include:

• Proven track record of leading large-scale Azure cloud migration projects within complex enterprise environments.
• Expertise in .Net Core development alongside strong skills in Angular front-end frameworks and SQL database management.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), and SaaS (Software as a Service) offerings.
• Proficiency in architecting solutions using core Azure services such as App Services, Application Gateway, Functions, Logic Apps, API Management tools, and Azure SQL databases.
• Hands-on experience implementing microservices architectures with effective API management strategies for scalable deployments.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking concepts (e.g., virtual networks) and identity management via Azure Active Directory (AD).
• Practical experience with tools like Azure Migrate for assessment/planning phases and infrastructure-as-code technologies such as ARM templates or Terraform.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices through automated deployment pipelines (CI/CD) using platforms like Azure DevOps or equivalent toolsets.
• Advanced knowledge of security best practices within cloud environments-including RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), data protection strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams while fostering inclusivity and teamwork.

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