Lead Technical Architect - Azure Cloud MigrationLocation: Remote (UK) Rate: 737 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: Initial 3-month contract with potential extensionClearance: BPSSAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to join a high-profile programme supporting NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) on the migration of a critical national infrastructure application to Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across discovery, design assurance, and migration delivery, ensuring a secure, resilient, and operationally ready cloud solution. Working alongside senior stakeholders, Microsoft specialists, delivery teams, and third-party suppliers, you will act as the technical design authority throughout the cloud migration lifecycle. Essential Skills and ExperienceExtensive experience leading large-scale Azure cloud migration programmes.Proven background as a Lead Technical Architect within complex enterprise environments.Experience operating at SFIA Level 6/7.Ability to provide technical governance across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups.Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior client stakeholders and hyperscale cloud providers. Strong expertise across: Microsoft Azure ArchitectureEnterprise NetworkingIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Security ArchitectureBackup and RecoveryDisaster RecoveryBusiness Continuity PlanningDesirableMicrosoft Azure Solutions Architect certification.TOGAF ..... full job details .....