Cloud Architect/Integration Specialist (Azure) - Outside IR35 - UK Based

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Cloud Architect/Integration Specialist (Azure) - Outside IR35 - UK Based

Location: Scotland

IR35: Outside (pending final determination)

Start date: ASAP

Duration: final delivery by end of February, we need guidance on the milestones/step needed to get this over the line

Budget: £12,500 (estimated)

Overview:

We want to modernise our client onboarding platform by introducing a cloud-based, API-driven architecture built on Microsoft Azure. The new solution will integrate securely with existing on-premise systems, using a hybrid integration model with a critical focus on an on-premise API Gateway / Reverse Proxy.

Key Responsibilities:

- Rapidly evaluate and select technologies for cloud/on-prem integration

- Design a secure, scalable on-prem architecture

- Implement key components including API Gateway and routing

- Enable safe, auditable interaction with on-prem legacy APIs via a reverse proxy

- Deliver working onboarding integrations, with supporting documentation

- Equip the internal team to maintain and evolve the solution

Current State

- On-premise systems with limited cloud presence

- Microsoft tech stack: C#, SQL Server, some existing APIs

- Legacy APIs serve customer/account-related operations

- Existing legacy APIs have limited authentication.

Skills & Experience:

- Strong background in cloud architecture (Azure preferred).

- Experience with hybrid integrations and secure API design.

- Hands-on experience with gateway/reverse proxy technologies.

- Knowledge of Microsoft tech stack (C#, SQL Server) beneficial.

Deliverables:

Architecture design, technology selection, configured reverse proxy, tested integrations, and documentation by 30 January.