Cloud Architect (Strategic Azure Lead)
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£107,500 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS
Azure
Cloud Architecture
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Cloud-native services
Platform Optimization
FULL DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Cloud Architect (Strategic Azure Lead)
Location: London (3 days onsite)
Salary: Up to £107,500
Overview:
A leading global organisation is hiring a strategic Cloud Architect with deep Azure experience to define and drive its enterprise cloud roadmap. This is a high-impact role, combining strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on technical advisory across application, data, and infrastructure domains. You’ll be the go-to Azure authority within the organisation, shaping a 24–48 month roadmap for cloud-native services, platform optimisation, and app/data transformation.
Key Highlights:
- Strategic Azure ownership across platform, data, and app layers
- Lead roadmap design, container strategy & Microsoft engagement
- Blend of hands-on input, team mentoring, and stakeholder influence
- Work closely with senior leadership across technology and data
Interview Process:
- Phone screen
- Onsite exercise & roadmap discussion
- Final stakeholder panel
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