Cloud Architect

Merlin Entertainments; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the transformation of their global digital infrastructure. This pivotal role involves designing scalable and secure cloud strategies that impact millions of guests worldwide. You'll guide the migration of legacy systems to modern cloud platforms while ensuring governance and compliance. Join a fun and friendly environment that values diversity and inclusion, offering a fabulous benefits package including a Merlin Magic Pass for free admission to attractions worldwide. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a high-growth, experience-driven business, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Discretionary Company Bonus

28 Days’ Holiday

Merlin Magic Pass

25% Discount in Retail Shops

40% Discount on LEGO

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cloud architecture for large-scale enterprises.
• Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with certifications desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IaC practices and cloud governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable cloud infrastructure strategies.
• Lead migration of on-premises systems to cloud platforms.
• Ensure governance and compliance across all cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DevOps

CI/CD Practices

Stakeholder Management

Education

Cloud Certifications

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Oracle Simphony

Opera

Job description

Job Description

Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions Architect | Hybrid – London

Location: Hybrid – London, Blackfriars

At Merlin Entertainments, we're on a mission to transform our global digital infrastructure and we’re looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the way.

About the Role

This is a pivotal role within Merlin’s Digital & Data division, responsible for designing and evolving cloud infrastructure to support a high-growth, experience-driven business. You'll lead the development of scalable, secure, and future-proof cloud strategies, guiding the transformation of legacy systems and setting the vision for cloud-first, edge-aware architecture.

This is a unique opportunity to architect solutions that impact millions of guests worldwide, across some of the most iconic entertainment brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable and secure cloud infrastructure strategies.
• Lead the migration of on-premises systems to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Define infrastructure roadmaps and integrate edge computing for global attractions.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and security across all cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and cloud providers.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, Ansible.
• Continuously optimise for performance, cost efficiency, and innovation.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in cloud architecture in complex, large-scale enterprises.
• Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud – certifications desirable.
• Proven track record of successful cloud migrations and adoption of cloud-first strategies.
• Strong knowledge of IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with systems like Oracle Simphony and Opera, and open API architectures.
• Understanding of cloud governance, security frameworks, and compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Proficiency in DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Interview Process:

• Recruiter Call
• Hiring Manager Intro
• 1-2 stage Panel Interview

Our recruitment process typically takes around 4-5 weeks, but we’re always happy to work around your availability. You’ll have the opportunity to speak with our recruitment team at different stages along the way.

Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects. Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 28 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.

At Merlin Entertainments, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work - we celebrate individuality and strive to build an environment where everyone can thrive.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and identities, including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, religion, and veteran status.