AVD Architect Location: Hybrid Bristol (1 day per week on-site)Contract: 9 monthsRate: 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 ..... full job details .....