Azure Cloud Architect
Location:
London, Greater London, South East, England
Salary:
£700 - £800 per day
Job Type:
Contract
Date Posted:
3 days ago
Expiry Date:
07/08/2025
Job Ref:
BH-121843
Start Date:
23/06/2025
Contact:
Julian Miguel Dela Cruz
Contact Email:
julian.delacruz@xcede.com
Specialism:
EnglandCloud
Azure Cloud Architect – Global Specialty Reinsurer | Contract | UK-Based (Remote with Occasional London Travel)
An exciting opportunity has opened for a highly experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead and shape cloud infrastructure for a global specialty reinsurance business delivering innovative capital and liability solutions.
This role is part of a key engagement through a leading global IT services provider, supporting the client's transformation to a secure, scalable, and modern Azure platform.
Role Overview: As the Azure Cloud Architect, you'll play a central role in designing and delivering Azure-native and hybrid cloud solutions that underpin critical business functions across international markets. The position is mostly remote, with periodic meetings on-site at the client’s London HQ.
Key Responsibilities:
An exciting opportunity has opened for a highly experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead and shape cloud infrastructure for a global specialty reinsurance business delivering innovative capital and liability solutions.
This role is part of a key engagement through a leading global IT services provider, supporting the client's transformation to a secure, scalable, and modern Azure platform.
Role Overview: As the Azure Cloud Architect, you'll play a central role in designing and delivering Azure-native and hybrid cloud solutions that underpin critical business functions across international markets. The position is mostly remote, with periodic meetings on-site at the client’s London HQ.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect secure, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure.
- Lead the deployment of IaC using Terraform, Bicep, and automation tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Support hybrid and full-cloud migrations including Azure Arc, Azure Migrate, and DR/backup strategies.
- Integrate and optimize Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and Synapse for scalable data workloads.
- Drive governance and compliance alignment (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
- Guide stakeholders and technical teams on cloud adoption frameworks and best practices.
- Expert in Azure core services: Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, and Identity.
- Strong knowledge of RBAC, PIM, NSGs, and advanced security tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- Demonstrated experience in data engineering and AI integration with tools like Azure ML, OpenAI Services, and Cognitive Services.
- Hands-on with CI/CD, scripting (PowerShell, CLI), and cloud cost management.
- Adept at translating complex technical designs into business-friendly language.
- Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-700, AZ-400) strongly preferred.
- Join a high-profile cloud programme in the reinsurance and capital risk space.
- Work with a globally trusted IT services consultancy at the forefront of cloud innovation.
- Flexible remote-first work style with travel only as needed to central London.
- Competitive daily rate and long-term contract potential.
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Julian Miguel Dela Cruz
Specialisms: Cloud