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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Solutions Architect - **Company:** SThree Plc - **Location:** Reading, UK - **Salary:** £182,000.0 - £208,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** SAP Cloud, ASP.NET, Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Business Process Model and Notation, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Linux, Distributed Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), SAP ERP, Network Segmentation, Power BI, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, UML, Google Cloud, RISE with SAP, Spring-boot, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Bicep, SAP S/4HANA, Tools for Reporting, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0047dbbb33d8807c ## About the Role * Proven experience designing cloud solutions on Azure, AWS or GCP * Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, APIs and distributed systems * Hands-on experience with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure automation * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices * Understanding of SQL databases and data architecture * Experience with at least one modern development stack (e.g. .NET/ASP.NET, Java/Spring Boot, Python) * Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice-to-have * AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification or equivalent cloud certification * Experience with SAP cloud solutions (SAP RISE, S/4HANA) * Knowledge of data quality, data pipelines and analytics tools such as Power BI * Linux and Windows system administration experience * Familiarity with security concepts such as DMZ architecture and network segmentation * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools beyond Terraform (e.g. CloudFormation, Bicep) ## Description * Designing cloud solutions across Azure, AWS and GCP, translating business requirements into scalable, secure architectures * Collaborating with development teams to establish API standards, microservices patterns and distributed system design principles * Architecting containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes, supporting CI/CD pipelines and automation * Advising on infrastructure-as-code practices using Terraform and similar tools, enabling repeatable, version-controlled deployments * Supporting the integration and modernisation of enterprise systems such as SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC, including SAP RISE cloud solutions * Evaluating technology choices-including .NET/ASP.NET, Java/Spring Boot, Python and data pipeline tools-and recommending approaches aligned with business goals * Documenting solution designs using industry standards such as UML and BPMN * Mentoring team members on cloud architecture principles and best practices, Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: * Opportunity to shape technology decisions that influence how organisations scale and innovate * Exposure to diverse technology environments, from legacy enterprise systems to modern cloud-native platforms * Collaboration with skilled engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders * Potential to develop expertise in high-demand areas such as Kubernetes orchestration, serverless architecture and cloud security * Scope to mentor junior architects and influence technical direction within projects * Flexibility within a contract role, with potential for extension based on project needs and performance ## Related Videos - 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