Infrastructure Architect

Job description

Infrastructure Architect – Contract Opportunity

Central London / Remote (1 day per month onsite)

£700–£750 per day (Inside IR35)

Financial Services

6-12-month initial contract

Looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to join a leading financial services organisation, working within a high-performing Enterprise Architecture team.

This is a key role focused on delivering the final phase of a large-scale Azure VMware Solution (AVS) migration (currently 75% complete), while also supporting a wider Azure cloud adoption strategy across a complex, enterprise environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the remaining 25% of the AVS migration
• Supporting Azure adoption across IaaS & PaaS services
• Producing HLDs & LLDs and providing hands-on delivery support
• Working across multiple initiatives including DR, backup, networking & cloud connectivity
• Acting as a bridge between architecture, engineering, and enterprise governance
• Troubleshooting performance and functional issues across platforms

Key experience required

• Strong background as an Infrastructure / Cloud Architect
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, governance)
• Hands-on experience with Azure VMware Solution (AVS)
• Solid knowledge of hybrid infrastructure & networking (SD-WAN, ExpressRoute, Hub & Spoke)
• Experience with backup & DR solutions (e.g. Commvault, Cohesity, JetStream)
• Ability to produce and present technical designs (HLD/LLD)
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments (desirable)

Tech environment highlights

• Azure

• AVS

• VMware

• SD-WAN

• Palo Alto

• Commvault

• CyberArk

• AVD/Citrix

• Terraform

• Azure DevOps

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a large-scale cloud transformation programme with real enterprise impact.

If you’re interested (or know someone who might be), feel free to message me directly or comment below.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English