Azure Architect - Contract

Job Overview

Datacom is looking for an Azure Architect to join our Public Cloud practice on a contract basis. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on delivering large-scale cloud migration and modernisation programs for enterprise customers. If you have deep Azure migration expertise and thrive in a consulting environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end Azure migration engagements across the full lifecycle — discovery, design, and delivery


• Conducting portfolio assessments and workload rationalisation using the 7 R framework


• Designing Azure Landing Zones and subscription structures aligned to the Cloud Adoption Framework


• Delivering migration, re-platforming, and refactoring solutions using IaC and DevOps practices


• Leveraging Azure native tooling including Azure Migrate, Azure Database Migration Service, and Azure Site Recovery


• Leading technical teams and third parties through complex, multi-wave migration programs


• Engaging directly with clients — presenting solutions, managing stakeholders, and driving outcomes

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT, with at least 5 years in consulting and/or project delivery


• Proven experience delivering large-scale Azure migrations (500+ workloads preferred)


• Strong hands-on capability across Azure migration and modernisation tooling


• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (required)


• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (highly desirable)


• Experience designing Azure Landing Zones using the Cloud Adoption Framework


• Familiarity with AI-assisted tooling and Azure AI services is a plus


• Strong communication and client engagement skills