111 Cloud Architect jobs in London
Cloud Architect
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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.
Skills and experiences
- 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
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade
- Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row)
- Exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
- Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
- Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
- Engaged and helpful co-workers genuinely interested in you
Find out more about some of our benefits (1) here.
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look!
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our (2) Inclusion & Diversity page.
Create a future for our people that focuses on
- Expanding your thinking - Experimenting courageously - Learning and pivoting
Inspire greatness in our people by
- Empowering every voice - Encouraging boldness - Celebrating progress
Accelerate the impact of our people by
- Amazing the client - Prioritizing what matters - Acting as one
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To learn more about the types of projects our Infrastructure team works on check out these case studies:
- (3) Home Group keeps customer data safe
- (4) Landmark Information Group finds a new home for its data in the cloud
(5) - Learn more about the Newcastle Engineering Hub here
- (6) Mangata Networks enters strategic partnership with Avanade to co-develop global Microsoft AI-enabled edge-to-cloud services with satellite connectivity
Interested in knowing what's going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:
- (7) Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrow's innovation
- I(8) nside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade
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1. work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.
Azure Cloud Architect
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Are you an Azure Cloud Architect with a background working in enterprise scale environments? Have you worked in mature cloud-native landscapes and have a solid view of "what good looks like" from a Cloud strategy? If so, apply for this very exciting new opportunity in central London.
This contract will initially run until the end of March but will be extended. The programme will run for at least the next 2-3 years. The contract will be Inside IR35 and you will need to be in the central London office 3 days per week.
The successful Azure Cloud Architect will join an instantly recognisable household name at an unprecedented period of modernisation. The Cloud strategy is currently in its infancy, and this role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to join at the ground level and play a pivotal role in shaping a best-in-class, in-house Cloud Architecture and Engineering function .
Key to this role will be the Azure Cloud Architect's ability to build relationships and to establish frameworks, guidelines and technical toolkits which meet needs from across the organisation. It is a multi-cloud environment, but strong Azure experience is essential for this role.
The Role
As an Azure Cloud Architect , you will:
- Design, implement, and evolve cloud solutions with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure within a multi-cloud environment .
- Engage with senior stakeholders across the business, providing clear technical direction and building trusted relationships.
- Contribute to the establishment of cloud governance, best practices, and architectural standards.
- Act as a key influencer in developing a cloud-first culture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security across solutions.
- Work closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality, future-proof architectures.
Key Requirements
- Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud-native architecture and services.
- Experience working within multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP desirable but not essential).
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills , able to operate confidently at all levels of the organisation.
- Background in shaping cloud roadmaps and architecture frameworks in complex enterprise environments.
- Knowledge of cloud security, governance, and compliance best practices.
What's on Offer
- The chance to join a high-profile, long-term transformation programme from the very start.
- Work with a globally recognised brand on the journey to building a world-class in-house cloud capability.
- Hybrid working model: 3 days onsite in Central London .
- Initial 6-month contract (to end March 2026, with extensions expected over 2-3 years )
- Flexible rate - expected to be in the range of (Apply online only) per day, inside IR35
To find out more, please apply online and I will be in touch to discuss.
Azure Cloud Architect
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Are you an Azure Cloud Architect with a background working in enterprise scale environments? Have you worked in mature cloud-native landscapes and have a solid view of "what good looks like" from a Cloud strategy? If so, apply for this very exciting new opportunity in central London.
This contract will initially run until the end of March but will be extended. The programme will run for at least the next 2-3 years. The contract will be Inside IR35 and you will need to be in the central London office 3 days per week.
The successful Azure Cloud Architect will join an instantly recognisable household name at an unprecedented period of modernisation. The Cloud strategy is currently in its infancy, and this role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to join at the ground level and play a pivotal role in shaping a best-in-class, in-house Cloud Architecture and Engineering function .
Key to this role will be the Azure Cloud Architect's ability to build relationships and to establish frameworks, guidelines and technical toolkits which meet needs from across the organisation. It is a multi-cloud environment, but strong Azure experience is essential for this role.
The Role
As an Azure Cloud Architect , you will:
- Design, implement, and evolve cloud solutions with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure within a multi-cloud environment .
- Engage with senior stakeholders across the business, providing clear technical direction and building trusted relationships.
- Contribute to the establishment of cloud governance, best practices, and architectural standards.
- Act as a key influencer in developing a cloud-first culture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security across solutions.
- Work closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality, future-proof architectures.
Key Requirements
- Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud-native architecture and services.
- Experience working within multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP desirable but not essential).
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills , able to operate confidently at all levels of the organisation.
- Background in shaping cloud roadmaps and architecture frameworks in complex enterprise environments.
- Knowledge of cloud security, governance, and compliance best practices.
What's on Offer
- The chance to join a high-profile, long-term transformation programme from the very start.
- Work with a globally recognised brand on the journey to building a world-class in-house cloud capability.
- Hybrid working model: 3 days onsite in Central London .
- Initial 6-month contract (to end March 2026, with extensions expected over 2-3 years )
- Flexible rate - expected to be in the range of (Apply online only) per day, inside IR35
To find out more, please apply online and I will be in touch to discuss.
Principal Cloud Architect
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement complex cloud architectures on major platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Lead the technical vision and strategy for cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
- Architect secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments, incorporating disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
- Provide expert guidance on cloud migration strategies, modernization efforts, and hybrid cloud deployments.
- Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies, services, and tools to enhance existing solutions and drive innovation.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive cloud architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and best practice guidelines.
- Conduct technical reviews, performance assessments, and cost optimization analyses of cloud infrastructures.
- Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders, presenting complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in cloud architecture and engineering, with a proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale cloud solutions.
- Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), including services related to compute, storage, networking, databases, and security.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Expertise in cloud security principles, best practices, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and load balancing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to architect solutions for complex business challenges.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
Azure Cloud Architect
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Azure Cloud Architect
Location:
London Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite, Canary Wharf
Start Date:
08/09/2025
End Date:
27/03/2026
Rate:
£650 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only
Role Overview
We are looking for a seasoned Azure Batch Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance batch processing solutions in Microsoft Azure. This role is pivotal in supporting data-intensive workloads and compute-heavy operations critical to financial services, including risk modelling, regulatory reporting, and large-scale data transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and implement Azure Batch solutions to support large-scale, parallel compute workloads.nDesign and optimise cloud-native batch processing pipelines for financial analytics, simulations, and reporting.nCollaborate with data engineering, DevOps, and security teams to ensure end-to-end automation, compliance, and observability.nDefine and enforce governance, cost optimisation, and security best practices for batch workloads in Azure.nLead proof-of-concept initiatives, performance tuning, and capacity planning for compute-intensive applications.nProvide architectural guidance on containerised batch jobs using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) where applicable.nMaintain documentation and provide training to internal teams on Azure Batch architecture and usage patterns.
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience designing and deploying Azure Batch solutions in production environments.nStrong understanding of Azure compute, storage, networking, and identity services.nExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.nFamiliarity with financial services workloads, including regulatory compliance, data privacy, and auditability.nProficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python for automation and orchestration.nExperience integrating Azure Batch with Azure Data Factory, Event Grid, or Logic Apps.nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).nExperience with HPC (High Performance Computing) or grid computing in financial services.nknowledge of cost modelling and performance benchmarking for batch workloads.nFamiliarity with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud strategies.
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Azure Cloud Architect
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Become a part of their new Azure team, where you will be leadingthe design and development of some of the latest and innovative cloud technologies. Get involved with the largest digital transformations in the industry and lead your clients through cloud migrations at the largest scale.
You'll have autonomy over the product build, with the opportunity to package that up and take it through to implementation. Not bad eh?'SME yourself' within Azure environments and get cracking! This role will involve leading the end to end design of solutions and providing that technical leadership, which is key to the success of their huge client base! You're bread and butter are well architected frameworks and you arehands on and passionate about growing and managing. Sound like a bit of you? Then drop me a message!
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of some of the latest and innovative cloud technologies in Azure.
Lead your clients through cloud migrations at the largest scale.
Have autonomy over the product build, with the opportunity to package that up and take it through to implementation.
Lead the end to end design of solutions and provide that technical leadership, which is key to the success of their huge client base.
Your bread and butter are well architected frameworks and you are hands on and passionate about growing and managing.
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Cloud Architect (Azure)
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OverviewnWe're looking for a
Cloud Architect
with deep expertise in
Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
to design, codify, and deliver enterprise-scale landing zones. You’ll be a key player in structuring compliant, secure Azure environments with a strong emphasis on infrastructure-as-code and delivery discipline.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to someone who can both architect and execute at pace in regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement Microsoft CAF enterprise-scale landing zones
Translate Microsoft CAF reference code into operational, scalable solutions
Codify technical patterns and standards using Terraform
Lead and assure security architecture decisions
Prioritise and structure delivery with regulatory compliance in mind
Required Experience
5+ years
in cloud architecture, with recent focus on Microsoft Azure
Deep knowledge of
Microsoft CAF
and
enterprise-scale landing zones
Strong
Terraform
experience and infrastructure-as-code proficiency
Background in regulated sectors ( finance, banking, insurance, etc. )
Capable of fielding complex
security architecture
queries
Bonus Skills
Terraform
DevSecOps mindset
Interested?nGet in touch if you fit the bill!
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Contract
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Enterprise Cloud Architect/Azure
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Enterprise Cloud Architect/Azure/is required to join a high-impact architecture leadership team driving a large-scale technology transformation programme and to lead architecture and implementation of enterprise scale Microsoft Azure cloud solutions.
You will be responsible for:
- Designing and building Azure cloud services aligned with transformation objectives.
- Develop enterprise-level strategies and frameworks covering wide range of domains, eg, patching, APIs/integration, monitoring, IdAM.
- Leading discovery and analysis and developing Azure based solutions in response to current and target state of technology landscape.
- Engaging with domain experts across infrastructure, security, data, and operations.
- Communicating architectural decisions to senior stakeholders.
- Represent architecture in working groups, gaining buy-ins and approvals from senior stakeholders.
Required experience and skills:
- Deep knowledge of Azure architecture including tenants, management groups, subscriptions, hub-spoke connectivity, monitoring, etc.
- Ability to work on both Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture level.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Confident managing senior stakeholders and facilitating strategic architectural discussions.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
- Exposure to various aspects of cloud architecture including cloud resilience, security, cost/FinOps, performance, etc
Enterprise Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Consulting
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+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
+ 7 years of experience in customer-facing services focused on translating enterprise customer needs into cloud solutions.
+ Experience in developing solution architectures through system design techniques (distributed systems, designing a system under certain constraints, simplicity, limitations, robustness and tradeoffs).
+ Ability to travel 20% of the time as required.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Experience of engaging product organization and influencing others to work on product features to drive the overall product strategy and roadmap.
+ Experience in leading various teams including engineers, architects, and technical consultants on cloud migration engagements.
+ Experience creating solution architecture for various industry services workloads and considering the operational needs of an organization.
+ Experience creating technology strategy, capability roadmaps, and implementation approaches for migration programs.
+ Understanding of modern application migration and modernization approaches.
+ Excellent organizational, investigative and influencing skills.
The Google Cloud Consulting Professional Services team guides customers through the moments that matter most in their cloud journey to help businesses thrive. We help customers transform and evolve their business through the use of Google's global network, web-scale data centers, and software infrastructure. As part of an innovative team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes and use technology to connect with customers, employees, and partners.
As an Enterprise Architect, you will work with customers across industries in helping transform their businesses through the innovative use of Google Cloud Platform. You will work cross-functionally, Cloud strategy and enterprise architecture, solutions delivery , migration advisory , and engineering expertise for GCP customers. As part of the professional services team, you will work on customer Request for Proposals (RFP) proposals, SOWs and partnering with Sales, Customer Engineering, partners to deliver technical architecture and services strategy. You will help inform the scope of services staffing and timelines.
You will advise customers on architecture best practices , Industry solutions, architectural blueprints for making best use of Google cloud in migration or cloud native implementations. You are part of a team that will propose, develop, and implement new approaches as well as strive for execution consistency, and repeatability for these engagements. You will represent and deliver best practices across the areas of infrastructure/application/networking/data modernization and more. You will collaborate cross-functionally within Google, as well as support the services partner community.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Drive the cloud design, architecture and technical delivery across infrastructure, network, operations, application migrations by providing technical direction and design thought leadership, thereby ensuring technical outcomes for workload migrations to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) considering the technical and delivery constraints.
+ Engage with Architects and act as an executive technical advisor to build confidence and organize overall IT strategy aligned to the broader business needs.
+ Work with the customer teams to influence acceleration of adoption of Google Cloud in a safe, secure, resilient and scalable manner and recommend best-practice architectures.
+ Drive industry centric accelerators/assets/pov to create broader impact across the industry in a specific domain or a technology area.
+ Provide recommendations on the customer's cloud architecture and ensure the optimal, resilient, secure and cost efficient design along with adhering to Google's best practices guidelines.
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SC Cleared AWS Cloud Architect
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Role: SC Cleared AWS Cloud Architect [Mandatory Criteria]
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 Months + likely to be extend
Work Location: ideally commutable to London, Bristol, or Manchester office
Please look for Security Cleared candidate.
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Cloud Architect
• Overall 5-7 years of hands-on experience with AWS
• Experienced in migrating apps and servers to AWS.
• Experienced in migrating MySQL, SQL, Oracle and other databases to AWS IaaS and PaaS.
• Expertise in using Cloud migration tools
• Cloud Formation Template creation
• Good understanding on Networking, storage and Windows/UNIX OS, VPCs, S3 Storage • Direct Connect
• Data Migration Service
• Good to have exposure on DevOps, Dockers and containers.
• Integrating AWS with other third-party products for
• Backup
• o An ivirus
• o Security
• o AD integration
• o Network
• • AWS Solution Architect Associate & AWS Solution Architect Professional (Any one Mandate)
Education and Experience
• B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• 5-7 years of relevant (AWS & Architect)experience
• Knowledge-based and experienced-based industry certifications would be strongly preferred
Skills Set
Operating Systems: RedHat Linux 5, 6, 7, CentOS, Amazon Linux, Oracle Linux Cloud Services: AWS Services [Cloud formation, EC2, S3, SQS, SNS, RedShift, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.]
Programming Languages: Python, Shell Scripting Tools/Services: OpenLDAP, Ansible, Docker, HAProxy, Actifio Backup Solution Web Application Servers: WebLogic, Websphere, Apache Tomcat, JBoss, Nginix