Company Overview

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to create tomorrow together. We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes.

Position: Azure Architect

3‑month contract, with likely extensions. We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Architect to lead the design and delivery of high‑performing, secure and resilient cloud solutions. In this pivotal role you will be a technical engine driving our Azure strategy, translating complex architectural visions into production‑ready reality. Leveraging cutting‑edge DevOps and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) , you will help eliminate manual overhead and build a culture of automated, repeatable excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Solution Design: Create robust Azure architectures across application, data and integration layers, ensuring performance and scale.
- Hands‑on Implementation: Build and deploy Azure environments using IaC and automated DevOps pipelines.
- Security & Compliance: Embed security, identity management and compliance standards into every solution.
- Technical Guidance: Provide leadership and mentorship to delivery teams, ensuring best practices are followed.
- Collaboration: Partner with the Lead Architect to refine target‑state designs and ensure technical alignment across squads.
- Optimization: Troubleshoot complex technical hurdles and optimise cloud performance for cost‑effectiveness and reliability.





Key Skills & Experience

- Azure expertise: Extensive hands‑on experience across a broad range of Microsoft Azure services.
- Cloud‑native design: Deep understanding of modern application and platform architecture.
- Automation & DevOps: Proficiency with CI/CD workflows and IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep or Azure DevOps).
- Security mindset: Proven track record of implementing security‑focused designs in a cloud environment.
- Problem solving: Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues in production‑grade environments.

Desirable Skills

- AI integration: Practical knowledge of Azure AI capabilities, including intelligent application design and AI model integration.

Eligibility

Valid work rights for Australia and willingness to undergo comprehensive background checks, including probity and police checks.

Benefits

Paid parental leave, well‑being initiatives, discounted health insurance, discounts on various products & services, and regular recognition and rewards for high performance. Career development through the Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI‑driven learning platform.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NCS Australia is an equal‑prospect employer, and we take pride in valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process and encourage people with disability to apply.

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📌 Microsoft Azure Architect - Contract (Melbourne)
🏢 Ncs Group Australia
📍 Melbourne