Cloud Architect

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology services company is seeking a Cloud Architect - Azure in Leeds. This senior, hands-on role involves designing and delivering cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and Cloudflare. The ideal candidate has significant experience with cloud security, infrastructure, and will lead projects while mentoring team members. Competitive salary and benefits, including professional development and flexible working arrangements, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Flexible working

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Cloudflare and Azure (PaaS/IaaS).
• Knowledge of AWS, hybrid/multi-cloud environments, and networking fundamentals.
• SC-level UK Government clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver cloud security and infrastructure solutions.
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform and maintain CI/CD workflows.
• Mentor team members and guide best practices.

Skills

Cloudflare

Azure

Terraform

Python

PowerShell

Client-facing experience

Education

Cloudflare Certified

Microsoft Azure (AZ-104/AZ-305)

AWS Solutions Architect

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Cloud Architect - Azure

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!