Cloud Architect (Azure) Contract - 6 Months initially Greater Dublin Area (2 days onsite) We are currently seeking an experienced Cloud Architect (Azure) to join one of our clients customers on a new roll out programme, initial on a 6-month contract. This role is ideal for a hands-on architect with strong design experience and a solid development background. The Role You will play a key role in shaping and delivering cloud-native solutions, working closely with engineering, product, and stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and resilient architectures on Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities Lead cloud architecture and design for complex, enterprise-scale systems Design and evolve Azure-based solutions with a focus on scalability, security, and performance Collaborate with development teams to translate architectural designs into delivery Provide technical leadership and guidance across the full SDLC Contribute to architecture standards, best practices, and governance Experience 8-10+ years of overall IT experience, with strong recent focus on cloud architecture Proven experience as a Cloud / Solution Architect in Azure environments Strong design and architecture background (application & cloud) Hands-on experience with React and Java Solid understanding of cloud-native patterns, microservices, and modern architectures Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills