The Opportunity
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.