Technical Lead (Azure)

TL;DR

Technical Lead (Azure): Leading the end-to-end delivery of an Architecture as Code platform with an accent on solution architecture and stakeholder governance. Focus on designing the overall platform architecture, managing delivery risks, and authoring technical standards for enterprise clients.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK)

Company

An engineering consultancy bridging Quality Engineering, Cloud Platforms, and Developer Experience to help enterprises bring digital products to market faster and safer.

What you will do

• Own the delivery plan, risk register, and stakeholder reporting for the Architecture as Code platform.
• Design the overall platform architecture, including repository structure, pipeline orchestration, and drift detection models.
• Facilitate sprint ceremonies and monthly governance forums.
• Integrate conversational agents into the platform architecture.
• Author and curate architecture standards, patterns, and governance documentation in collaboration with client teams.

Requirements

• Proven solutions architecture experience across Azure (Entra ID, Azure OpenAI, Functions, AI Search, networking).
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce ADRs, RFCs, and structured technical documentation.
• Delivery leadership experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience managing dependencies across security, cloud operations, and architecture governance teams.
• Must be based in or able to work hybridly in London, UK.

Nice to have

• Experience with Architecture as Code, C4 modelling, or documentation-as-code approaches.
• Familiarity with UK public sector or regulated industry procurement frameworks.
• Prior experience as an engagement lead or technical authority in a consultancy role.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly working environment.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture focused on problem-solving.
• Support for flexibility and individual accessibility needs in the interview process and daily work.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.