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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Solution Architect - **Company:** Deloitte - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Github, Network Topologies, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Azure Machine Learning, Software Deployment, Data Streaming, Enterprise Search, Azure Service Bus, Application Enhancement Tool, Azure Data Factory, GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, AI Platforms, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Cosmos DB, Azure AKS, Virtual Agents, Terraform, Azure Synapse Analytics, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Key Vault - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://apply.deloitte.co.uk/UKCareers/Login?jobId=25330 ## About the Role * Proven experience in Senior Cloud/Solution Architect roles, with a strong focus on designing and implementing AI-driven applications and solutions on Microsoft Azure. * Desirable - Microsoft certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) and Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102); Azure Administrator (AZ-104) and Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) advantageous. * Strong hands-on experience with Azure AI and data services: Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Foundry, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Search (vector/hybrid search), Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure Data Factory. * Strong understanding of generative AI models, Large Language Models (LLMs), agentic frameworks (e.g., Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, Copilot Studio), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns on Azure. * Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (Bicep, Terraform) and CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) for governed, repeatable delivery. * Strong knowledge of Azure core services (App Service, AKS, Azure Functions, API Management, Event Hubs/Service Bus, Cosmos DB) and their AI/ML integration patterns. * Experience with data integration architectures (data lakes, ETL/ELT, streaming), data governance (Microsoft Purview), and security best practices relevant to AI solutions. * Working knowledge of the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework and FinOps principles for cost-optimised cloud design. * Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. * Ability to lead and mentor technical teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. * Experience working in a consulting environment is a significant advantage. * Demonstrated ability to contribute to business development, client relationship management, and practice-building activities, consistent with a Senior Manager-level remit. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Solution Architect with strong hands-on experience embedding AI capabilities into enterprise cloud solutions. This pivotal role involves designing, building, and governing AI-enabled applications and platforms natively on Microsoft Azure, while leveraging Azure's AI and automation tooling to accelerate the architecture and delivery process itself. As an Azure Solution Architect, you will be accountable for defining the technical vision and target-state cloud architecture for AI-enabled workloads, aligned to the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework. You will lead end-to-end solution design, from conceptualisation through to production deployment, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, cost-optimised, and resilient. Your role will involve translating business requirements into robust Azure architectures spanning compute, data, integration, and AI services, selecting the right combination of platform-native and third-party tools, and guiding engineering teams through implementation. You will be instrumental in establishing architectural best practices for Azure-hosted AI solutions, landing zone design, data platform strategy, and responsible AI governance, and in championing innovative approaches to leveraging Azure AI services. You will work closely with clients, product owners, data scientists, and engineering teams to deliver high-impact, cloud-native AI solutions., * Lead the architectural design, development, and implementation of complex AI-driven applications and platforms on Microsoft Azure across various business domains. * Define and enforce Azure landing zone design, architectural principles, standards, and best practices, ensuring scalability, security, resilience, and cost efficiency (FinOps). * Translate business requirements and use cases into comprehensive Azure technical architectures, including data models, integration patterns, network topology, and deployment strategies for AI applications. * Evaluate and recommend appropriate Azure AI and platform services (e.g., Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Foundry, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Search, Cognitive Services) and their application in solution design. * Strategically utilise AI-powered tools and techniques (e.g., GitHub Copilot, generative AI for infrastructure-as-code and architectural pattern suggestions) to accelerate and enhance the architectural design, documentation, and development processes. * Design and oversee CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code practices (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Bicep/Terraform) to enable repeatable, governed delivery of AI solutions. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and platform engineering teams, guiding them through architectural decisions and complex technical challenges related to AI solution delivery on Azure. * Ensure compliance with data privacy, responsible AI, and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, EU AI Act) and Azure security best practices (Entra ID, Private Link, Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud). * Collaborate with product owners, data scientists, and engineering teams to ensure architectural designs meet functional and non-functional requirements. * Conduct architectural reviews, performance optimisation, cost reviews, and security assessments for Azure AI solutions. * Stay abreast of emerging Azure and AI technologies, architectural patterns, and industry trends to continuously enhance our solution offerings. * Contribute to business development activities, including supporting proposals, client pursuits, and identifying opportunities to extend Azure AI architecture work with existing and prospective clients. ## Related Videos - [Best Practices for Using GitHub Secrets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1214-best-practices-for-using-github-secrets) - [Agentic AI - From Theory to Practice: Developing Multi-Agent AI Systems on Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1532-agentic-ai-from-theory-to-practice-developing-multi-agent-ai-systems-on-azure) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [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) - [Azure AI Foundry for Developers: Open Tools, Scalable Agents, Real Impact](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1541-azure-ai-foundry-for-developers-open-tools-scalable-agents-real-impact) ## 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) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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