AVD Architect
Location: Hybrid – Bristol (1 day per week on-site)
Contract: 9 months
Rate: Outside IR35
Our client, a leading organisation within the legal sector, is looking for an experienced Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Architect to lead the design and delivery of a greenfield AVD environment from the ground up.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of an end-to-end AVD implementation within a complex enterprise environment. You'll play a key role in architecting a modern virtual desktop platform while ensuring seamless integration with a wide range of legacy applications critical to the business.
Working alongside infrastructure, cloud, security and project teams, you'll help shape a scalable, secure and high-performing AVD estate that supports the organisation's long-term digital strategy.
What you'll do
Design and deliver a greenfield Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) solution end-to-end.
Define the architecture, standards and best practices for the AVD environment.
Lead the integration of complex legacy applications into the new virtual desktop platform.
Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, networking and security teams throughout delivery.
Ensure the solution is secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with Microsoft best practices.
Provide technical leadership and guidance during implementation and migration activities.
Produce high-quality technical documentation and architecture artefacts.
Support testing, optimisation and knowledge transfer as the platform moves into service. You'll collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver a robust AVD solution capable of supporting a demanding enterprise environment.
What we're looking for
Proven experience designing and delivering Azure Virtual Desktop environments from inception through to production.
Strong Azure architecture and Microsoft cloud expertise.
Experience integrating complex or legacy applications into virtual desktop environments.
Deep understanding of Windows Virtual Desktop/AVD, identity, networking and security.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience producing architecture documentation and technical designs.
Previous experience working within the legal sector or another highly regulated environment would be highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on architect who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and can confidently lead the design of enterprise-scale virtual desktop solutions.
Why join?
Lead a high-profile greenfield AVD programme.
Outside IR35 contract.
Opportunity to work on a technically challenging enterprise transformation.
Collaborative team delivering a modern cloud-first workspace.
Hybrid working with just one day per week on-site in Bristol. Apply now to play a key role in delivering a modern Azure Virtual Desktop platform for a leading legal organisation
