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AVD Architect

Posted: 04/07/26
Recruiter:IMT Resourcing Solutions
Reference:3132738430
Type:Contract
Disciplines: System Architect
Salary:£550 - £650 Annual
Location:Bristol
Description: 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.

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