Azure Cloud Architect

Azure Cloud Architect Salary: £80k-£90k + Benefits Location: Manchester I’m seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to drive my clients cloud infrastructure strategy. In this key role, you'll design secure, scalable, and cost-efficient Azure solutions that propel their business forward. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and deliver innovative solutions. What You'll Do: * Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into robust Azure architectures * Implement industry-leading security practices and ensure compliance with data privacy standards * Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and design specs * Stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging technologies and identifying automation opportunities What You'll Need: * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with teams at all levels * Ability to guide stakeholders through complex technology transformations * Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset * Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service Qualifications: * Proven experience in enterprise-scale IT environments (corporate background is a plus) * Deep expertise in designing and implementing complex cloud infrastructure solutions Azure * Experience with Infrastructure as Code - Terrafrom * Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experience * Microsoft Azure Certification or similar cloud certification is highly preferred