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Azure Solution Architect

Wokingham
11 months ago
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We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Azure Solution Architect to design, develop, and deliver enterprise-level Azure cloud architectures. The ideal candidate will excel in infrastructure as code (IAC), modern DevSecOps practices, and enterprise-scale deployments while adhering to controls-compliant processes.

The role requires expertise in designing secure, cost-effective, scalable, and operable solutions, with a strong focus on Terraform and Azure-native tools for automation, validation, and deployment.

Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in Wokingham 
Salary: Market Rate OR Day Rate: Inside IR35 - Market Rate 

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design and Delivery

Design and document Azure-specific solution architectures that align with business needs, including:

Security and compliance best practices
Cost-effectiveness, availability, and scalability
Observability and operational excellence

Develop and deliver cloud solution architectures ensuring control-compliant processes.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Automation

Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions, focusing on Terraform within the Azure ecosystem.
Deploy and maintain infrastructure using pipelines and automation techniques.
Lead infrastructure automation and validation activities.

DevSecOps and GitOps Practices

Design and implement GitOps workflows for infrastructure management.
Ensure solutions align with modern DevSecOps practices.

Integration and Support

Integrate Azure infrastructure with peripheral services, such as:

Authentication and authorization services (e.g., Azure Active Directory)
Logging and monitoring tools

Provide technical support to colleagues and service consumers.

Documentation and Technical Authoring

Author and maintain technical documentation, including:

User guides
Tutorials
Design and architectural artifacts

General Requirements

All candidates must be knowledgeable and experienced in:

Delivery within highly regulated environments with controls-compliant solutions.
Modern DevSecOps ways of working for secure, automated software and infrastructure delivery.
Software delivery best practices with a focus on observability, version control, and automation.

Key Skills and Expertise

Azure Solution Architecture (Design, Documentation, and Implementation).
Hands-on experience with Terraform for IaC in Azure.
Infrastructure deployment and management via Pipelines and automation tools.
Strong understanding of:

VM Infrastructure
Container Infrastructure (AKS, Docker)
Networking aspects (NSGs, VNets, Load Balancers, Firewalls, etc.)
Authentication and Authorization (Azure AD, RBAC, IAM policies).

GitOps design and implementation.
Expertise in integrating services such as identification, logging, and monitoring solutions.

Qualifications

Azure Solution Architect certification 
Demonstrated hands-on experience in Terraform, pipelines, and automation.
Proven experience in highly regulated, enterprise environments.

Key Competencies

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Detail-oriented with a focus on operational excellence and compliance

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