Cloud Architects with AWS and Azure experience

JR United Kingdom; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cloud services sector is seeking a skilled Cloud Architect/Engineer to lead the design of Greenfield environments on both AWS and Azure platforms. This hybrid role involves implementing best practices in cloud engineering, focusing on security and automation. Candidates must have proven experience in cloud architecture, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven Cloud Architecture experience with Azure and AWS.
• Strong experience with Terraform.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Greenfield Azure and AWS environments.
• Implement best practices for modern engineering with Infrastructure as Code.
• Ensure quality of engineering deliverables and identify resource gaps.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Terraform

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

We are looking for an Enterprise Architect/Engineer resource that has Azure and/or AWS experience, to support the outsourced build of both AWS and Azure (interfacing and assuring the build is delivered by a third-party vendor on behalf of the client).

Location preference:

• Location: Hybrid - MUST be able to travel to client office in Edinburgh 2-1 days per week, or as required. (Travel expenses can be covered by client).

Tasks and Deliverables, Azure Platform Lead:

• Lead the design and implementation of a Greenfield Azure environment
• Implement best practices for modern engineering, harnessing Infrastructure as Code to allow for repeatability and automation for deployments
• Design in a security-first manner, implementing security controls to satisfy our security requirements
• Working with test engineering teams to ensure the platform build is robust and fit for purpose
• Strong leadership and communication skills, working with technology leadership members
• Ensure the quality of engineering deliverables and identify skill sets and resource gaps in building teams, security-first

Additional Experience (nice to have):

• MS Fabric platform with associated data and analytic technologies
• Previous experience building a Greenfield environment, along with Azure certifications
• Experience working with material outsourcers

Tasks and Deliverables, AWS Platform Lead:

• Lead the design and implementation of a Greenfield AWS environment
• Implement best practices for modern engineering, harnessing Infrastructure as Code to allow for repeatability and automation for deployments
• Design in a security-first manner, implementing security controls to satisfy our security requirements
• Working with test engineering teams to ensure the platform build is robust and fit for purpose
• Strong leadership and communication skills, working with technology leadership members
• Ensure the quality of engineering deliverables and identify skill sets and resource gaps in building teams

Additional Experience (nice to have):

• FinOps and cost optimisations
• Previous experience building a Greenfield environment along with AWS certifications
• Experience working with material outsourcers

Required skills and experience:

• Proven Cloud Architecture experience with Azure and AWS
• Strong experience with Terraform
• Experience collaborating with different stakeholders and working with cross-functional teams