We are seeking a certified and experienced Azure Cloud Architect/Engineer to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale landing zones within a third-party-managed Azure tenant.

The role involves close collaboration with an infrastructure partner responsible for the hub network, and includes responsibility for spoke landing zones, hybrid connectivity, and secure service integration.

• Design and implement spoke landing zones in accordance with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and enterprise-scale architecture principles.
• Collaborate with the infrastructure partner managing the Azure tenant and hub to ensure seamless integration and compliance with shared services and policies.
• Lead the deployment and configuration of Azure API Management (APIM), including hybrid and internal integration scenarios.
• Design secure and scalable network architectures using Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, NSGs, DNS, and route tables.
• Implement and manage ExpressRoute connectivity to on-premises environments, ensuring high availability and secure integration.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to internal teams and stakeholders, including defining standards and policies.

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (or equivalent).

• Proven experience with Azure enterprise-scale landing zones in a hub-and-spoke model.
• Strong understanding of working within a partner-managed Azure environment.
• Deep expertise in Azure networking and security services.
• Experience deploying and managing Azure API Management (APIM) in hybrid scenarios.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep).
• Familiarity with hybrid identity and DNS integration.
• Good Client-facing and communication skills
• Proven capability to clearly and persuasively present complex information to senior stakeholders(Including C-Suite)
• People management skills - introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other, encouraging mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering learning interventions
• Team work and emotional intelligence
• Good self-management – continuous performance is both an objective and a mind-set

• Experience of leading a team.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive