Cloud Architect

C SYSTEM SERVICES LIMITED
Birmingham, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£76,800.0 - £78,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Cyber Security Continuous Integration DevOps Identity and Access Management Google Cloud Cloud Platform System Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
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Cloudformation Kubernetes Information Technology Cloud Migration Cloud Optimization Terraform Serverless Computing Docker Microservices

Job description

As a Cloud Architect, you will play a key role in defining cloud strategy, designing enterprise-grade architectures, and guiding technical teams through cloud adoption and modernization initiatives., * Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures.

  • Lead cloud migration, modernization, and transformation projects.
  • Develop cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Provide architectural guidance across infrastructure, applications, networking, and security.
  • Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend best practices.
  • Create architecture documentation, standards, and technical roadmaps.
  • Support DevOps, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives.
  • Ensure cloud environments meet performance, availability, and cost optimization objectives.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Kubernetes?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Proven experience as a Cloud Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar senior cloud-focused role.

  • Strong expertise in at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture, microservices, containers, and serverless technologies.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar automation tools.
  • Knowledge of networking, security architecture, identity management, and cloud governance.
  • Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Relevant cloud certifications are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or equivalent certifications.
  • Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud environments.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Housing allowance
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Casual dress
  • Work from home
  • On-site parking, * Competitive salary package.
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities.
  • Hybrid working options.
  • Professional development and certification support.
  • Pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud transformation programmes.
  • Collaborative and innovative working environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Apply today and help architect the next generation of cloud solutions.

Pay: £6,400.00-£6,500.00 per month, * Casual dress

  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Housing allowance
  • On-site parking
  • Work from home

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