Senior Cloud Architect

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of their cloud strategy in Bristol . This pivotal role involves architecting scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions across major providers like AWS, Azure, or GCP. You will guide technical teams, define best practices, and ensure that cloud initiatives align with business objectives and technological advancements. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise to shape the future of our client's cloud infrastructure and drive digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-level cloud solutions, ensuring scalability, high availability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture roadmaps, standards, and best practices.
• Lead the technical direction for cloud adoption and migration projects.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and robust security.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and architects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems architecture, with at least 4 years focused on cloud technologies .
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, networking, and data management.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation technologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus potential.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote working.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous annual leave, pension contributions, and life insurance.
• Significant budget for professional development, certifications, and conference attendance.