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# Cloud Architect

- **Company:** Expert Employment
- **Location:** Leeds, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Cloud Services, Ansible, Google Cloud, Software Security, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/cloud-architect/expert-employment-limited-job108281010

## About the Role

* Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
 * Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar senior cloud infrastructure role (minimum 1 year)
 * Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their core services
 * Proficiency with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
 * Experience designing and securing distributed systems at scale
 * Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization, and cloud cost optimization strategies
 * Bonus: Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect
 * Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills in remote teams

## Description

* Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to define architecture best practices
 * Automate infrastructure deployment using IaC tools and CI/CD pipelines
 * Monitor performance and optimize cloud environments for cost, performance, and resilience
 * Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards
 * Lead architectural reviews and provide technical guidance on cloud solutions
 * Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and advise on adoption strategies
 * Use tools like AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible, and others, UK BASED APPLICANTS ONLY/ PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU NEED A VISA OR SPONSORSHIP This is an excellent opportunity for cloud professionals with a strong architectural mindset and hands-on experience building scalable systems across AWS, Azure, or GCP. You'll work with US engineering and DevOps teams to guide cloud strategy, infrastructure automation, and secure deployment practices. If you are a Cloud Architects who is technically excellent, strategic, and confident owning infrastructure from design to delivery and looking to work with a forward thinking company, then we want to hear from you! If you're skilled at turning business needs into technical cloud solutions - we encourage you to apply.