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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Architect - **Company:** Wave Search - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Information Technology Consulting, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, SQL Azure, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Role-Based Access Control, SQL Databases, Working Model 2D, .NET Core, Microsoft Power Automate, AngularJS, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Cloud Migration, Azure Service Fabric, Api Management, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815047087-technical-architect ## About the Role * Proven experience delivering Azure cloud migration and modernisation projects. * Strong background in .NET Core, Angular and SQL. * Deep understanding of Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS services. * Hands-on experience with Azure App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, API Management and Azure SQL. * Experience designing microservices and API-led architectures. * Solid knowledge of Azure networking, identity, monitoring and security. * Experience using Azure Migrate and related tooling. * Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (ARM, Bicep or similar). * Azure certifications (e.g. AZ-305, AZ-104). * Experience with Azure DevOps and automated deployment pipelines. * Strong understanding of Azure security best practices, including IAM and RBAC. * Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills. ## Description Azure PaaS Technical Architect Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Employment Type: Permanent We're partnering with a major UK organisation operating at national scale to find a skilled Azure PaaS Technical Architect to help modernise critical digital services across scheduling, delivery and customer engagement platforms. This role offers the opportunity to design and deliver cloud-native, enterprise-grade solutions using Microsoft Azure PaaS technologies, working on complex systems that support millions of users across the UK. Key responsibilities * Designing end-to-end Azure PaaS architectures for application migration and modernisation. * Assessing legacy/on-premise environments and defining cloud migration strategies. * Translating business and technical requirements into robust solution designs. * Implementing Azure services including App Services, Functions, API Management, Azure SQL, Service Bus and related components. * Working closely with development and DevOps teams to enable CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code. * Ensuring best practices across security, scalability, performance and cost optimisation. * Providing technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to delivery teams. About You * Proven experience delivering Azure cloud migration and modernisation projects. * Strong background in .NET Core, Angular and SQL. * Deep understanding of Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS services. * Hands-on experience with Azure App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, API Management and Azure SQL. * Experience designing microservices and API-led architectures. * Solid knowledge of Azure networking, identity, monitoring and security. * Experience using Azure Migrate and related tooling. * Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (ARM, Bicep or similar). * Azure certifications (e.g. AZ-305, AZ-104). * Experience with Azure DevOps and automated deployment pipelines. * Strong understanding of Azure security best practices, including IAM and RBAC. * Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills. What's On Offer * Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. * Hybrid working model with flexibility. * Access to extensive learning, training and certification opportunities. * The chance to work on large-scale, mission-critical systems with real-world impact. * A supportive, inclusive working environment that values diversity and wellbeing. 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