Cloud Architect

• Designing and architecting cloud solutions across Azure, AWS or GCP, tailored to client requirements
• Collaborating with stakeholders to translate business objectives into scalable technical architectures
• Advising on cloud migration strategies, including containerisation and orchestration approaches
• Implementing and optimising CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker)
• Designing distributed systems and microservices architectures for resilience and scalability
• Supporting integration of SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, RISE) with cloud platforms
• Establishing data pipelines, quality frameworks and analytics solutions (Power BI)
• Contributing to architectural governance, security standards and compliance (CSDR, DMZ, QMS)
• Mentoring junior architects and engineers on cloud best practices

What you could bringMost roles of this type require the following:Must-have

• Proven experience architecting cloud solutions on Azure, AWS or GCP
• Strong knowledge of microservices, APIs, Kubernetes and containerisation (Docker)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Solid understanding of distributed systems design and cloud-native patterns
• Experience with .NET/ASP.NET, Java (Spring Boot, Spring) or Python development stacks
• Knowledge of SQL databases and data pipeline design
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture patterns and BPMN/UML
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification (or equivalent cloud certification)

Nice-to-have

• Experience with SAP integrations (S/4HANA, ECC, RISE)
• Knowledge of advanced networking (F5, DMZ design)
• Exposure to data quality frameworks and governance
• Additional cloud certifications (Azure, GCP)
• Experience in regulated industries or with compliance frameworks

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.About the opportunityThis is an opportunity to register your interest in future Cloud Architect roles within our growing technology practice. Roles of this type support organisations in designing, building and optimising cloud infrastructure and solutions that drive digital transformation and competitive advantage.You could work with clients across diverse industries, partnering with engineering, DevOps and security teams to architect scalable, resilient cloud environments. The work could span cloud migration strategy, designing microservices architectures, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring solutions meet enterprise governance and performance standards.Typical role overview

• Locations: Manchester, Bristol, Reading, and nationwide UK coverage
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Day Rate: £600-800 per day (dependent on experience and seniority)
• Specialism: Cloud Infrastructure & Solutions Architecture, What roles of this type could offerMost roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
• Scope to influence architectural decisions at enterprise scale
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and platforms
• Opportunity to work across diverse clients and industry sectors
• Potential to develop specialism in emerging areas such as Kubernetes, data architectures or SAP cloud integration
• Collaborative environment with senior architects and experienced delivery teams
• Flexibility to work across multiple locations (Manchester, Bristol, Reading and nationwide)
• Professional development through exposure to complex, mission-critical projects
• Network growth across client organisations and the wider technology community