Cloud Architect

Michael Page
Barcelona, Spain
11 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Barcelona, Spain

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Azure
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Data Centers
DNS
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Python
Linux System Administration
Powershell
Ansible
VCloud
Software Vulnerability Management
Backup and Restore
Private Cloud Environment
Load Balancing
Cloud Platform System
Software Troubleshooting
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Containerization
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Azure
Puppet
Veeam
Terraform
Docker
VMware

Job description

  • Design and deploy Azure and Private Cloud solutions that meet business requirements for scalability, reliability, security, and compliance
  • Collaborate with customers to understand business and regulatory requirements and provide guidance on leveraging Azure and Private Cloud platforms
  • Configure, manage, and optimise Azure services and private cloud platforms, including compute, storage, networking, and security
  • Create and maintain high-quality documentation for cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions
  • Develop and implement migration and modernisation plans for Azure and Private Cloud environments
  • Stay up to date with Azure and private cloud technology trends and provide expert guidance to clients
  • Identify opportunities to modernise, optimise, and standardise existing customer environments
  • Collaborate with other engineers to improve tools, automation, processes, and working practices
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers within the team
  • Ensure smooth service transition from technical delivery into in-life managed support
  • Clearly articulate design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Financial Services & Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure all cloud engineering activities comply with financial services regulations and frameworks (e.g. FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC)
  • Implement and enforce security controls for data protection, GDPR, PII, and operational resilience
  • Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews in collaboration with Quality, Security, and Compliance teams
  • Maintain awareness of evolving financial sector regulations and embed compliance requirements into solution design
  • Ensure Azure and Private Cloud operations support regulatory reporting, business continuity, and audit obligations

Governance & Reporting

  • Produce and present infrastructure reports, dashboards, and performance summaries for internal and customer stakeholders
  • Track and manage technical risks, issues, and actions, ensuring audit-ready documentation
  • Support governance activities including incident response, vulnerability management, and access control reviews
  • Ensure cloud and private cloud processes are documented, versioned, and maintained in line with governance standards
  • Support contract renewals and service scope changes from a cloud engineering perspective

Teams to Collaborate With

  • Solutions Architecture - Translate customer needs into secure, compliant solution designs

  • Customer Experience & Managed Service - Ensure seamless transition into in-life support

  • Quality, Security & Compliance - Support regulatory, audit, and assurance requirements, Nunca debes compartir tus datos bancarios ni fotos de tus documentos al solicitar un empleo. Si tienes alguna duda sobre un proceso de selección En esta oferta serás redirigido a la pagina web de la empresa. Completa el formulario en su web.

  • Barcelona - España Ubicación

  • Arquitecto TIC Funciones

  • Jornada completa Jornada

  • 3-5 años Experiencia

  • Indefinido Tipo contrato

  • Azure VMware Terraform

Requirements

Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit

  • Flexible and creative, able to take considered risks in regulated environments
  • Quick to learn and adapt to changing technology and regulatory requirements
  • Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
  • Willingness to travel to customer or Claranet sites as required
  • Confident and constructive in managing challenges and technical debate
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Critical Competencies - Technical Fit

Essential:

  • Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure and Private Cloud infrastructure solutions

  • Strong understanding of Azure services and hybrid/private cloud architectures

  • Strong understanding of VMware and VMware Cloud Foundation environment

  • Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools, including:

  • Terraform

  • Azure DevOps

  • PowerShell

  • ARM templates

  • Python

  • Strong knowledge of networking concepts and technologies (VPN, DNS, load balancing, firewalls)

  • Strong knowledge of backup technologies such as Veeam and Rubrik

  • Solid understanding of security concepts and best practices in Azure and VMware-based cloud environments

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex hybrid environments

  • Ability to translate business requirements into high- and low-level technical designs

  • Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Puppet)

  • Experience working with Windows and Linux environments

  • Fluent written and spoken English is essential. The role requires the ability to produce audit-ready documentation and communicate confidently with senior and executive-level stakeholders

Desirable:

  • Experience with container platforms (AKS, Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Experience supporting regulated or financial services customers
  • Familiarity with hybrid networking and data centre integration patterns

About the company

A well-established international technology services company specialising in cloud, infrastructure, and managed services. It partners with enterprise clients across multiple countries, including regulated sectors, delivering secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions. * Opportunity to design and deliver high-impact cloud solutions for enterprise clients * Work with advanced Azure, VMware, and automation technologies * Exposure to regulated environments and complex architectures * Strong career progression into architectural and leadership roles * Collaborative, high-performing engineering environment with continuous learning

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