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.