Cloud Architect
At a glance
Mid-level Cloud role at Avanade. London · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £68,296–£76,741 across the United Kingdom.
Avanade has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Design Azure environments that can scale while staying resilient and secure across the platform
- Build Landing Zones that give cloud services a secure, compliant foundation for deployment
- Move on-premises infrastructure, applications and databases into Azure on complex migration projects
- Connect Azure Stack with on-premises systems and edge devices for hybrid and Edge solutions
- Deploy cloud-native systems with AKS, Azure Functions and Azure DevOps
What you bring
- You have extensive experience designing, developing and deploying Azure solutions, with hands-on technical ability
- You can take ownership of complex technical problems and see them through to completion
- You communicate technical ideas clearly and build relationships with stakeholders, including C-level leaders
- You can guide technical teams and work with delivery leads to plan and carry out solution work
Who this fits
This role suits an Azure architect who can balance broad solution design with hands-on work. You’ll oversee technical teams and partner with delivery leadership on work plans. The role is based in London.
From the employer
Avanade is the perfect stage to bring your thoughtful, energetic, and curious approach to technology consulting.
Our talented Azure Platform Practice consists of some of the most dedicated and passionate in the field and we plan to grow! With Avanade, you will be focusing on the Azure Public Cloud, Edge and Hybrid and working with the newest Microsoft technologies on exciting client projects. If you like pushing boundaries by outsmarting challenges, read on!
Come join us
The Azure Platform Practice is at the core of Avanade's excellence: delivering high-quality, complex projects with global impact. We focus on building and running reliable and secure cloud foundations - from large-scale landing zones to data and application platforms. We are committed to making our clients' cloud journey smooth - whether it's moving existing systems to help in datacenter exits, or creating new cloud-native solutions, or improving an existing cloud presence. Innovation and client satisfaction are part of our essence.
Our team is a fast-growing, diverse group of more than 150 passionate enthusiasts and specialists in Azure technologies. We actively acknowledge and reward quality, encourage learning and have a strong focus on the career and development opportunities of all our people, making sure our employees are proud of working at Avanade is central to us!
Together we do what matters.
What you’ll do
• Use your deep knowledge of Azure cloud services to design resilient, scalable and secure cloud environments covering the full breadth of the Azure platform
• Design and implement Azure Landing Zones to establish a scalable, secure and compliant foundation for deploying cloud services.
• Lead complex migrations for on-premises infrastructure, applications, and databases to Azure.
• Develop solutions for Edge and Hybrid scenarios by integrating Azure Stack and other technologies to extend Azure capabilities to on-premises environments and edge devices.
• Architect and deploy Cloud Native solutions using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps.
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• You have extensive experience leading the design, development, and deployment of Azure-based solutions – you can see the big picture but maintain credible hands-on skills.
• You can take ownership of complex technical challenges and drive to conclusion.
• You have great communication and interpersonal skills and can convey concepts so everyone understands.
• You’re are able to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels – including upto C-level
• You are comfortable overseeing and providing technical guidance to large and small teams to design and implement solutions.
• You are able to work alongside delivery leadership to create and implement work plan for your solutions.
About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role
• Analytical, curious, agile
• Team player and good communicator
• Problem-solver, patient, quality-driven
• Self-motivating
• Innovative mindset
Why Avanade
Structured learning and paid certifications with clear pathways to progress into senior engineering and architecture roles.
Work on varied client engagements, including regulated environments where quality and security matter.
A supportive, collaborative culture with mentoring from experienced practitioners across the global Avanade community.
Equal Opportunity
Avanade is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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