Cloud Architect - Azure

Azure Cloud Architect

At UBDS, we help organisations transform through cloud, cyber security, AI and digital innovation. We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to support the design, implementation and modernisation of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across complex customer environments.

This is a hands-on architecture role with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, cloud infrastructure, storage and automation. You will work closely with engineering, security and delivery teams to design and implement cloud solutions, providing technical leadership while remaining actively involved in development, configuration and deployment activities.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver secure, scalable and resilient cloud architecture using Microsoft Azure.
• Define cloud infrastructure architecture across compute, networking, storage, identity and security.
• Design, configure and optimise Azure Files and associated cloud storage solutions.
• Support the migration and modernisation of on-premise file services and storage into Azure.
• Design hybrid cloud environments, including connectivity between on-premise infrastructure and Azure.
• Provide architectural guidance and hands-on engineering support to Cloud and DevOps teams.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment solutions.
• Support scripting, development and automation using PowerShell, Python or similar technologies.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes using Azure DevOps or equivalent tooling.
• Work with Azure identity, access management and security services.
• Support cloud migrations, infrastructure transformation and application modernisation initiatives.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for performance, resilience, security, governance and cost optimisation.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure, storage and integration challenges.
• Produce architecture documentation, technical designs and implementation guidance.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into effective cloud solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience designing and delivering Microsoft Azure cloud architecture.
• Proven experience as an Azure Architect, Cloud Architect, Technical Architect or senior Cloud Engineer.
• Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage and identity.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Files, Azure Storage and hybrid file-sharing solutions.
• Experience designing and supporting Azure storage migrations and integration with on-premise environments.