Azure Architect - Contract | Public Cloud - 6 Months

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.