Azure Solution Architect

Azure Solution Architect / Senior Azure Solution Architect Hereford (Hybrid; 2-3 days onsite) Permanent role | Multiple headcounts available We are recruiting for multiple Azure Solution Architects at varying levels of seniority on behalf of our client, a data solutions provider delivering advanced analytics and insights for government and defence. You'll help design, build and optimise secure Azure cloud environments for critical national platforms. Whether you're a hands-on engineer or a senior technical lead, there's scope to shape architecture, mentor others, and drive operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Design and deploy Azure Landing Zones using IaC (Terraform / Bicep) Integrate technologies like geospatial analytics & zero-trust architectures Maintain scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure Support MDM and endpoint security platforms Collaborate with defence partners & internal teams Document standards, processes, and architectural artefacts Senior-level additions: Lead technical strategy and architecture design reviews Mentor junior engineers and architects Oversee CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices Engage with stakeholders and guide architectural governance What You'll Need Strong Azure architecture & infrastructure experience Solid IaC and DevOps toolchain skills (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD) Container orchestration (Kubernetes / AKS / Docker) Networking, MDM, and endpoint policy expertise Proficiency in Go (or Python with a willingness to learn Go) Defence, intelligence or government sector exposure Desirable Certifications AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, AZ-500, AZ-700 CCNA or equivalent If you know Azure inside out and want to be part of a growing team, we'd love to hear from you!

Location: West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 7/16/2025