Penta Consulting is a leading technology services partner delivering professional and managed solutions across EMEA. We’re hiring a Cloud Solution Architect – Azure & DevOps for one of our major global technology partners, to work directly with customers, providing expert advisory, design, and delivery of modern cloud-native solutions. This role suits a strategic yet hands‑on architect who enjoys customer engagement, solution design, and enabling organisations through scalable Azure platforms and AI‑enabled development. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor for Azure cloud architecture and platform strategy Deliver workshops, assessments, and structured architecture engagements Build strong customer relationships aligned to cloud and digital transformation goals Design and architect solutions across Azure App Service and API Management (APIM) Define and implement microservices‑based architectures Lead containerisation and orchestration strategies using Docker, AKS, and Azure Container Apps (ACA) Drive DevOps best practices with GitHub and Azure DevOps Enable engineering productivity through GitHub Copilot adoption Provide guidance on architecture best practices, governance, security, and scalability Support CI/CD design, automation frameworks, and operational excellence Key Requirements Proven experience as a Cloud Solution Architect or Senior Azure Consultant in a client‑facing role Experience designing scalable, enterprise‑grade cloud and microservices architectures Hands‑on experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong DevOps experience with GitHub and/or Azure DevOps Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and AI‑assisted development practices Confident delivering workshops and engaging both technical and business stakeholders Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills If you’re an architect who thrives on designing scalable Azure solutions and enabling organisations through modern cloud, DevOps, and AI-driven development, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr