Cloud Architect

Ramsay Health Care; Leeds; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Architect to optimize their Azure cloud deployment. In this remote role, you will lead initiatives to develop a robust cloud platform that responds swiftly to service demands. Collaborating with digital and technology teams, you will design innovative solutions that enhance patient and clinician interactions. This position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in cloud architecture and Azure services will directly impact the quality of care provided. Join a company that values training and development, and be part of a mission-driven team committed to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Private medical cover

Enhanced parental leave policies

Life assurance (3x salary)

Training and development via Ramsay Academy

Employee assistance program

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Azure frameworks and cloud migration.
• Experience with cloud architecture models and IT service management.

Responsibilities

• Govern and manage cloud architecture for services and platforms.
• Design and build end-to-end cloud architectures.

Skills

Azure Cloud Adoption

Infrastructure as Code (Bicep)

CI/CD (Azure DevOps)

Scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI)

Cloud Architecture Models

Education

Azure Cloud Certification

Project Management (Agile, Waterfall)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Databricks

Data Factory

API Management

Job description

Job Description

Position: Cloud Architect

Work Arrangement: Remote, Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking to optimize our established cloud deployment on Azure to provide an AI-augmented, agile cloud platform. This platform aims to respond quickly to service demands, making it easy for patients, clinicians, and partners to do business with Ramsay. Working alongside colleagues in our Digital & Technology function and trusted partners in infrastructure, data, integration, and AI, you will have the opportunity to lead and shape the future of Ramsay.

The Role

As Cloud Architect, you will maintain the cloud platform, develop roadmaps for new cloud capabilities, and collaborate with the business on solution designs that serve both clinical and technology areas using cloud platform services and tools.

What You Will Do

1. Govern and manage the cloud architecture for all existing and new services and platforms.
2. Design and build end-to-end cloud architectures.
3. Reduce the time to market for business initiatives by providing digital technology solutions based on native Azure cloud services and capabilities.
4. Understand and recommend utilization of cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, CaaS, SaaS) based on business requirements to simplify application architecture and operating models.

What You Will Bring

• Good understanding of Azure cloud adoption and Azure well-architected frameworks, with experience in scaled cloud migration and data center exit programs.
• Knowledge of architecture models, principles, standards (TOGAF, Zachman), project management (waterfall, agile), and service management (ITIL). Azure cloud certification and exposure to cloud providers (AWS, Azure) are preferred.
• Highly desirable experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep), CI/CD (Azure DevOps), Version Control (Git), scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI), and automation (PowerAutomate).
• Experience with Entra ID, virtual network topologies, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, VPN, Web Application Firewall, App Services, API Management, Data Factory, Databricks, Storage Accounts, and other Azure services.

Benefits

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays
• Buy & sell flexi leave options
• Private pension (up to 5% match)
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Private medical cover with options for partners and dependents
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Training and development via Ramsay Academy
• Employee assistance program
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Blue Light Card scheme

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years of experience, operating in 8 countries with 88,000 staff treating 8 million patients annually. We are known for our strong relationship with the NHS and our commitment to high standards of care, patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality.

We value a positive, 'can-do' attitude and support our employees' training and development. Our vision is 'People caring for People.' We are proud supporters of the UK's Armed Forces and are committed to equality of opportunity. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

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