> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2729500-cloud-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2729500-cloud-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Architect - **Company:** Avanade - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £64,193.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5869066571 ## About the Role * You have extensive experience leading the design, development, and deployment of Azure-based solutions - you can see the big picture but maintain credible hands-on skills. * You can take ownership of complex technical challenges and drive to conclusion. * You have great communication and interpersonal skills and can convey concepts so everyone understands. * You're are able to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels - including upto C-level * You are comfortable overseeing and providing technical guidance to large and small teams to design and implement solutions. * You are able to work alongside delivery leadership to create and implement work plan for your solutions. About you Characteristics that can spell success for this role * Analytical, curious, agile * Team player and good communicator * Problem-solver, patient, quality-driven * Self-motivating * Innovative mindset ## Related Videos - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? Pros and Cons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/327-should-tech-managers-be-developers-first-pros-and-cons) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed)