Azure Architect - Contract | Datacom Public Cloud - 6 Months

Datacom Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
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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.