Senior Cloud Architect

As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of cloud architecture across enterprise environments.

You will collaborate with engineering, security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to develop cloud strategies, establish best practices, and deliver high quality technology solutions., * Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures.

• Develop cloud strategies and migration plans that align with business objectives.
• Lead the architecture and deployment of cloud solutions across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Define cloud governance, security, networking, identity management, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, software engineering, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams throughout project delivery.
• Evaluate existing technology environments and recommend cloud modernisation strategies.
• Develop architecture documentation, technical standards, solution diagrams, and implementation roadmaps.
• Ensure cloud environments meet security, compliance, resilience, and performance requirements.
• Support infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor cloud engineers and technical teams.
• Review emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements that support long term business goals.
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical guidance on enterprise technology initiatives.

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect, Senior Cloud Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar senior level role.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience designing enterprise cloud infrastructure, networking, storage, identity management, and security solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud native architecture, microservices, containers, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI and CD pipelines, and automation technologies.
• Experience implementing cloud security controls, disaster recovery, backup strategies, and high availability solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking, hybrid cloud, and multi cloud environments.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral programme
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Financial planning services
• Annual leave
• Gym membership
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking, * Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Flexible working arrangements where business needs allow.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and given the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on skills, qualifications, experience, and business requirements.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

If you are passionate about cloud technologies and enjoy designing enterprise scale solutions that deliver measurable business value, we encourage you to apply today.

Pay: £90,000.00-£95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Financial planning services
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)