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# Cloud Architect x2

- **Company:** Adecco
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £88,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Software as a Service, Databases, Identity and Access Management, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Cloud Migration
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adecco.com/en-gb/job-search/cloud-architect-x2-manchester-manchester-manchester/broadbean_670261788962570

## About the Role

* Azure Cloud Architecture experience.
 * Broad infrastructure knowledge across networking, databases, identity, and SaaS platforms.
 * Understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and modern workplace technologies.
 * Strong architecture, solution design, and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to understand complex technology ecosystems and dependencies.
 * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

## Description

We are looking for a Cloud Architect with strong Azure expertise and a broad understanding of enterprise infrastructure. The role focuses on designing and overseeing the technology ecosystem that supports critical business applications, ensuring cloud services, databases, identity platforms, SaaS solutions, and end-user technologies work together securely, reliably, and efficiently., * Design and oversee cloud and infrastructure architecture, primarily within Azure.

 * Ensure enterprise applications are supported by scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions.
 * Assess the impact of technology changes across the wider infrastructure estate.
 * Provide architectural guidance across cloud, identity, databases, SaaS, and end-user computing environments.
 * Collaborate with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to drive technology decisions.
 * Support infrastructure transformation and cloud adoption initiatives.


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