Azure Cloud Architect Contract Term: 6 months (extendable) Location: London 1 day/week onsite Rate: £(Apply online only) inside IR35Are you an expert Azure Cloud Architect ready to shape secure, scalable enterprise cloud solutions? Join a forward-thinking organisation delivering mission-critical systems within a highly regulated environment.We are seeking a hands-on Microsoft Azure Cloud Architect with deep technical expertise in enterprise cloud architecture, containerisation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and DevSecOps practices. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing Azure cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on governance, observability, and compliance.your Responsibilities: Design and document secure, scalable Azure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise and regulatory standards Lead implementation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Azure Pipelines Build and manage containerised solutions using Kubernetes (AKS) and serverless tools Implement GitOps, monitoring, identity integration, and automation strategies Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service integration and delivery About you: 5+ years hands-on Azure architecture experience in complex, regulated environments Strong background in Terraform, IaC, Azure networking, AKS, and DevSecOps Confident documenting and presenting both high- and low-level designs Proven experience supporting secure software delivery lifecycles Self-starter with excellent