Cloud Architect

Undisclosed; England; Hybrid; GBP 119,925; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm is seeking a seasoned Architect to lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions. The role involves creating architecture diagrams and working closely with teams to secure cloud and on-premises environments. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in designing cloud solutions and managing IT infrastructure. The position offers a competitive rate of £650 per day and is mostly remote but may require onsite presence two days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UK residency required.
• Expertise in designing hybrid cloud solutions is essential.
• Experience managing virtualization and networking infrastructure is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement hybrid cloud solutions.
• Create architecture diagrams and technology stacks.
• Collaborate with teams to secure on-premises environments.

Skills

Hybrid cloud solution design

Architecture diagram creation

On-premises infrastructure management

Knowledge of cloud providers

On-premises automation tools

Secure connectivity solutions

Job description

The location of the role is Newcastle, Manchester OR London (mostly remote – may be required onsite 2 days per week in certain periods).

The duration of the contract is 12 months.

The pay rate on offer is £650 per day (via Umbrella agency).

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Architect to join our team and lead the design development and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions that seamlessly integrate on-premises and cloud-based services. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams driving technical excellence and ensuring successful project delivery.

Key accountabilities of the role

• Design and implement hybrid cloud solutions combining on-premises and cloud-based services to meet client requirements and expectations.
• Create architecture diagrams, component models and technology stacks for hybrid environments.
• Provide expertise in managing on-premises infrastructure including virtualization storage and networking.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to optimize and secure on-premises environments.

Key skills and experience

• 5 Years UK Residency Required.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing hybrid cloud solutions, combining on-premises and cloud-based services.
• Experience in creating architecture diagrams, component models, and technology stacks for hybrid environments.
• Deep understanding of major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their respective services.
• Familiarity with cloud-native services, serverless computing, and managed services.
• Experience in designing, managing, and optimizing on-premises infrastructure, including virtualization, storage, and networking.
• Knowledge of on-premises automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Proficiency in designing and implementing secure connectivity solutions (e.g., VPNs, Direct Connect, VPN Gateways"