Cloud Architect - Glasgow, Scotland

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead global cloud platform projects in the energy and utilities sector. The role emphasizes automated infrastructure provisioning, telemetry, and scalable cloud framework design.

The position requires designing multi-region environments, implementing IaC with Terraform, and ensuring security per zero-trust principles. Hybrid work entails 2 days on-site weekly, with strong collaboration across delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-region enterprise cloud environments (AWS or Azure).
• Proficiency in Terraform and automated deployment pipelines.
• Experience configuring observability and monitoring solutions.
• Strong communication skills; Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce HLD and LLD specifications for global cloud platforms.
• Write, test, and deploy modular IaC using Terraform.
• Architect multi-region landing zones, accounts, and core networks.
• Integrate telemetry frameworks to monitor platform health and performance.
• Align patterns with regulatory standards and zero-trust security.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Infrastructure as Code

Multi-region design

Monitoring & telemetry

Zero-trust security

Spanish language

Communication

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Position: Senior Cloud Architect

Location: Glasgow, Scotland (Hybrid: 2 days per week on-site)

Duration: 6-Month Initial Contract (Potential for extension or permanent absorption)

A senior platform architect is needed to lead the design and execution of global cloud platform projects within the energy and utilities sector. The role requires strong expertise in automated infrastructure provisioning, enterprise telemetry, and scalable cloud framework design.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) specifications for global cloud platforms.
• Write, test, and deploy modular Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Architect multi-region cloud landing zones, account structures, and core network transit routes.
• Integrate enterprise monitoring and telemetry frameworks to ensure platform health and performance.
• Align architectural patterns with industry regulatory standards and zero-trust security principles.

Technical Requirements

• Proven track record architecting multi-region enterprise cloud environments (AWS or Azure).
• Advanced proficiency in Terraform and automated deployment pipelines.
• Hands-on experience configuring enterprise observability and monitoring solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with Spanish language proficiency preferred to support global delivery teams.