Lead Azure Architect

Join Nordcloud, an IBM Company and be part of the European cloud revolution. We supercharge our customers to innovate in hyperscaler cloud, enabling seamless migration, advanced security, and data-driven success.

Currently, we are looking for a Lead Azure Architect for our team in the UK. 

Your daily responsibilities:

• Participating in various customer projects, from new infrastructure builds and migrations to audits and big data
• Implementing configuration management infrastructure
• Coaching and leading the small Azure team of architects and engineers, leading delivery engagements, and supporting presales and sales architecture
• People line management such as appraisals, holiday approval, allocating work resources, day to day people management
• You will become a trusted advisor for high-profile enterprise businesses and jointly manage the customer relationship and roadmap with the Nordcloud Sales team
• You’ll have a selection of different ‘hats’ to put on and have the luxury of following customer projects from start to release

As we have varying opportunities to work internationally, some readiness to travel in the UK and other locations in Europe is required.

Your key skills:

• Hands-on experience with Cloud Architecture Design and/or Cloud Architectural Patterns for Development
• Experience leading other Cloud Architects and leading delivery engagements
• Advanced knowledge of Azure (other cloud provider is a plus)
• Solid engineering/technical background/hands-on experience with conceptualizing, strategizing, and architecting cloud solutions.
• Windows and/or Linux sys op background
• Previous experience in the design and delivery of systems based on IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings, as well as exposure to different architecture models
• DevOps skills for leading the team and consulting the customer
• Experience with building CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of security, network, virtualization, load balancer, storage, and database
• Container technologies experience (e.g. Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Hands-on experience with IaaC for managing the cloud
• Coding/scripting skills (Bash, Python, Powershell, or similar)
• Active customer consultant and pre-sales attitude are a must
• Fluent communication skills in English

We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We value your growth potential and enthusiasm!

What we offer:

• Individual training budget and exam fees for certifications
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
• Company laptop and needed equipment
• Local package such as up to 7% matched pension contributions, extensive private health care, Bupa dental plan, and a seasonal ticket loan, enhanced maternity and parental leave, gym expense or well-being monthly and mobile phone allowance

Please read our Recruitment Privacy Policy before applying. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and must be eligible for BPSS at least (preferably SC).

About Nordcloud

Nordcloud is a European leader in cloud implementation, application development, managed services and training. It’s a recognised cloud-native pioneer with a proven track record helping organisations leverage public cloud in a way that balances quick wins, immediate savings and sustainable value.
Nordcloud is triple-certified across Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform – with 10 European hubs, over 1,300 employees and has delivered over 1,000 successful cloud projects for companies ranging from midsize to large corporates.
Our clients benefit from multi-cloud expertise that guides best practices, preempts pitfalls, provides essential technical support and steers teams through cultural change. From strategy planning to application management, we take our customers through the whole cloud journey to drive real business outcomes from cloud technology.
Learn more at www.nordcloud.com

Nordcloud values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and employees.

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