Cloud Architect

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services business in the UK is seeking a Cloud Architect to lead the design, delivery, and operational management of cloud solutions. The role includes working with Azure, AWS, and Cloudflare while providing hands-on support and mentoring team members. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and benefits including pension and healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Flexible working

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong experience with cloud platforms and Terraform.
• Knowledge of hybrid/multi-cloud environments and scripting.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver cloud security and infrastructure solutions.
• Lead design and configuration of Cloudflare services.
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform.

Skills

Cloudflare or equivalent platforms

Azure (PaaS/IaaS)

Terraform

Client-facing experience

Networking fundamentals

Education

Certifications: Cloudflare Certified, Microsoft Azure, AWS Solutions Architect

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Cloud Architect - Upto £75,000 - Hybrid 2 days a week in Leeds City Centre

Join a growing technology services business that delivers cloud, security, and digital transformation solutions for clients across the UK and beyond. This is a senior, hands-on role leading the design, delivery, and operational management of secure, scalable cloud solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Architect and deliver cloud security and infrastructure solutions across Azure, AWS, and Cloudflare (or equivalent).
• Provide hands-on support for BAU, incident resolution, and operational improvements.
• Lead the design and configuration of Cloudflare services, including WAF, CDN, DDoS protection, Zero Trust, and Anycast networks.
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform and maintain CI/CD, automation, and monitoring workflows.
• Act as a technical authority, mentoring team members and guiding best practices.

What you need:

• Strong experience with Cloudflare or equivalent platforms, Azure (PaaS/IaaS), and Terraform.
• Knowledge of AWS, hybrid/multi-cloud environments, networking fundamentals, DevOps practices, and scripting (Python/PowerShell).
• Client-facing experience, able to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• SC-level UK Government clearance (or ability to obtain).

Nice-to-haves:

• Containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud cost optimisation (FinOps), cloud security frameworks, and Cloudflare developer platform experience.
• Certifications: Cloudflare Certified, Microsoft Azure (AZ-104/AZ-305), AWS Solutions Architect.

Why this role:

• Be part of a people-first, client-focused business shaping its cloud and digital strategy.
• Work on high-impact projects with leading technology partners.
• Competitive salary, professional development, flexible working, and benefits including pension and healthcare.

If this role sounds of interest, please apply now!