Azure Architect

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Job DescriptionWe are looking for a number of Azure Architect to join the growing Infrastructure team for my MSP client who are a leading Microsoft Gold PartnerMy clients are looking for an industry-proven experienced Microsoft Architects that personally own and deliver elements from a set of services focused on assessing current and future needs for customers with a focus on Microsoft products.The ideal candidate will come in as an Azure Architect and get an opportunity to develop into broader Microsoft technologies! The team is part of a Global practice - you will be involved and provide leadership at the global level! We hold regular sessions with Microsoft teams to understand the future of the Microsoft roadmaps and promote active encouragement to build relationships with 3rd parties.This role is fully remote but candidates will need to be resident in the UK.

Role & ResponsibilitiesCo-operates with senior client, conducting investigations at a high level for IT strategy studies and feasibility studies to meet the customer stated requirements.Takes responsibility for investigative work to seek effective business solutions.Develops architectural views and migration option solutions,Participates in pre-issue peer reviews and post-issue delivery reviews, utilising business experience and skills to assess and advise on the viability of alternatives.Organizes implementation through improvements in information systems, data management, processes/procedures, organisation and equipment;Applies and supervises the use of required modelling and analysis tools, methods and standards, e.g., TOGAF, BCS ES&A, and continuous process improvement.Skills & QualificationsA good understanding of the commercial stages for Bid processes and Request For Change, along with experience of responding and delivering to Change Control Notice.Experience using Azure Synapse and Data BricksDemonstrable working experience in a business analyst/software engineering/technical engineer position.Microsoft Certified in AzureYou will have a proven track record of successfully defining and articulating solutions based on the entire Microsoft Azure platform, cloud, hybrid solutions with 'on premise' aspects, or on-premise messaging and collaboration.Able to gain or currently hold UK Security Clearance to 'SC' level.Your knowledge and experience should include many or all of the following: Successfully defining, designing, and delivering enterprise solutions that embrace the entire Microsoft Azure platformBusiness knowledge and context of the use and value of AzureAzure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS)Articulation of IaaS, PaaS, FaaS and SaaS, and their business benefitsAzure, hybrid and on-premise commercials and their implicationsMigration strategies and planningAbility to demonstrate the costing of AzureUse of Azure DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeliningIntegration with other Microsoft products such as O365Use of Azure monitoring the security toolingDemonstrable successful experience in producing detailed component specifications from Business and/or IS systems architectures, taking into consideration the intended uses of the architectures as a whole, translating component specifications into detailed designs for implementation, as necessary using selected products, and where appropriate developing product short-lists and evaluation criteria for use in product selection with proven analytical ability and attention to detail.