At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement cutting-edge Azure platforms for innovative AI and data projects.
- Company: AND Digital, a tech company dedicated to closing the digital skills gap.
- Benefits: Remote work flexibility, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with plans for global expansion and excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Shape enterprise-scale Azure solutions and make a real impact in the tech world.
- Qualifications: Extensive Azure architecture experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Description We are recruiting for a Contract Lead Azure Platform Engineer (Contract)Start
Date: ASAPLocation: Remote, but you must be able to travel to Manchester for some face-time.
Who
Are: AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap.
We’ve been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014.
We believe our work should always make a remarkable impact for our clients.
We do this through our regional offices (or ‘Clubs’) building strong relationships with our partners, so that they are always prioritised by a team within close proximity.
This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014.
Today we number more than 1,300 people with Clubs all over the UK, Europe and the USA with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years.
Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world’s digital skills gap.
We're looking for an experienced Azure Platform Architect to join a high-profile AI & Data programme, reporting directly to the Solution Director (AI & Data).
This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering an enterprise-scale Azure platform from the ground up.
You'll take ownership of designing and evolving a greenfield Azure environment, ensuring it integrates seamlessly with existing on-premise legacy infrastructure while enabling future AI and data capabilities.
Key
Responsibilities: Design and implement enterprise-grade Azure landing zones for a greenfield environment.
Lead the discovery, design and iterative development of the Azure platform.
Build secure, scalable and resilient cloud architectures aligned with enterprise best practice.
Integrate Azure services with existing on-premise legacy estates.
Work closely with the Solution Director (AI & Data) and wider stakeholders to define the platform roadmap.
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the engagement.
Support the adoption of Microsoft Fabric and associated Azure services where appropriate.
Essential Skills & Experience: Extensive experience architecting enterprise-scale solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Proven expertise designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones within complex enterprise environments.
Strong experience integrating Azure with on-premise infrastructure and legacy systems.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and its associated Azure services.
Experience delivering greenfield cloud platforms from discovery through to implementation.
Ability to develop cloud platforms iteratively, balancing immediate business needs with long-term scalability.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Equal Opportunities Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role.
Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them.
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Job Summary ID: C91DD0D616Department: Type: full time
Contract Lead Azure Platform Engineer in Manchester employer: ANDigital
AND Digital is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, particularly in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Our remote-first approach, combined with the chance to engage face-to-face in Manchester, fosters a flexible yet connected environment, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in closing the digital skills gap.
