> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2669142-sr-cloud-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2669142-sr-cloud-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Cloud Architect - **Company:** Cognizant - **Location:** Schiphol, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Encodings, Storage Area Network (SAN), Virtual Machines - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BAA686E6CB72465BA3F787F5160D716C/job/ ## About the Role Professional Cloud Architect GCP or equivalent cloud architect certification relevant to designing and operating solutions on GCP ## Description Sr Cloud Architect role for a global organization focused on designing secure scalable and resilient solutions on GCP for retail banking clients with a hybrid work model and day shifts The role involves defining cloud foundations modernizing applications and establishing best practices using Cloud Foundation Toolkit to deliver compliant and cost efficient platforms that support critical banking services Responsibilities Designing and standardizing VM services across Azure AWS and on premises environments Ensuring security and compliance for these services Embedding VM services within the banks broader technology ecosystem Optimizing for cost efficiency and operational excellence Promoting solutions higher in the stack like containers thus gradually limiting the footprint of virtual machines You will collaborate closely with other Solution Architects in the area each with their own infrastructure expertise Together you form the backbone of client technology strategy Top responsibilities Architectural Leadership Define and evolve the architecture of the Virtual Machine platform Ensure scalability security reliability and maintainability of the platform Align platform architecture with enterprise standards and cloud best practices Cross Platform Collaboration Codevelop common guardrails standards and integration patterns with other compute and infrastructure architects Promote interoperability and consistency across VM environments Azure AWS on premises Share learnings and innovations across platform teams Team Leadership Co lead the VM platform team with the Product Owner and Tech Lead Guide engineers in implementing architectural decisions and platform capabilities Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with security compute storage networking and application teams to ensure platform alignment with organizational needs Communicate architectural vision and roadmap to stakeholders and ## Related Videos - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [A Brief History of Data Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/974-a-brief-history-of-data-storage) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)