Azure Architect - Contract | Datacom Public Cloud - 6 Months

Datacom is looking for a 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.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What You'll Need

• 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

This role is available for an immediate start. If you're ready to take ownership of complex migrations and make a real impact for customers at scale, apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.