We are looking for an experienced Azure Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise level cloud transformation initiatives for a large scale environment.A valid work visa is mandatory. No sponsorship will be provided. Location: Ireland (Hybrid) Duration: 12 Months Engagement: Contract What You Will Be Doing• Lead current state assessment across applications, infrastructure, data, and integrations• Define target state enterprise architecture on Azure• Develop cloud transformation roadmap aligned to business strategy• Perform application portfolio mapping and business capability mapping• Work with EA tools such as LeanIX, Sparx Enterprise Architect or similar• Design scalable and secure Azure architectures aligned with Cloud Adoption Framework• Define integration architecture using Azure Integration Services such as API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Logic Apps• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business, IT, security, and engineering Ideal Candidate• 10 plus years of IT experience• 5 plus years in Enterprise or Cloud Architecture roles• Strong Azure architecture expertise• Experience in current state to target state transformation• Hands on experience with enterprise architecture tooling• Proven track record of leading Azure modernization programsPreferred certifications: AZ 305, AZ 104, or similar Azure certificationsThis is a strategic architecture role, not a pure hands on engineering position.If you are interested or know someone suitable, please DM me or email your CV.#Hiring #Azure #EnterpriseArchitect #CloudArchitecture #IrelandJobs #ContractJobs