Cloud & DevOps Architect

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office

Private Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to drive architecture and execution of our Workforce Resilience Products. You will maintain architecture standards and define current and future state views while collaborating with Product Directors, managers, and engineering teams to deliver scalable digital solutions.

The role requires a strong background in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud), microservices, APIs, and DevSecOps, with hands-on IaC experience.

Qualifications

• 10 years of solution architecture experience with digital transformation
• Cloud tech expertise across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud with microservices
• DevSecOps understanding and scalable cloud infra
• Infra-as-code implementation experience
• Web or mobile app development knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present technical material clearly to stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on mindset
• Experience in multicultural international organizations is a plus
• Knowledge of SaaS product development architecture

Responsibilities

• Provide technical solutions leveraging cloud experience for digital solutions
• Engage with stakeholders to align requirements and gain buy-in
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and drive tool adoption
• Establish and enforce cloud architectural standards and governance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Identify risks and address security, privacy, compliance concerns
• Contribute to building the digital technology strategy with leadership

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud technologies

Microservices

APIs

DevOps practices

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

Infrastructure as code

SaaS architecture

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IT

AWS Solution Architect Professional or equivalent

TOGAF or equivalent desirable

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experience Cloud \& DevOps to drive the architecture and execution of our technology strategy of Workforce Resilience Products working closely with Product Directors, Product Managers, technology teams and delivery teams.

You will be responsible for maintaining architecture standards, and defining the current and future state architecture view of digital products. This is ane excellent opportunity for someone with extensive experience as Cloud Architect working in a fast paced innovative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Solution Architecture: Provide technical solutions levering cloud experience and guidance for the design and implementation of complex digital solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and industry best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders across the organization to understand business requirements, communicate architectural decisions, and gain buy-in for strategic initiatives.
• Technology Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and industry developments, evaluating their potential impact on the organization and driving innovation through the adoption of new tools and methodologies.
• Architecture Governance: Establish and enforce cloud architectural standards, policies, and guidelines to ensure consistency, scalability, and security across digital initiatives with continuous review and updated architecture documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software development, data science, DevOps, and product management to deliver integrated digital solutions that meet business needs.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with digital solutions, implementing proactive measures to mitigate security, privacy, compliance, and regulatory concerns.
• Digital Technology Strategy: Participate in building the digital technology strategy with Digital CTO, H3S CPO, Director of Products, H3S Head of Engineering and other architects

About you

• Proven experience (10 years) in solution architecture, with a focus on digital transformation initiatives and enterprise-scale applications using cloud technologies.
• Expertise in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), microservices architecture, APIs, DevOps practices, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent DevSecOps understanding and scaling cloud infra as per the business needs.
• Working experience in implementing Infra-as-code(IaC).
• Knowledge of web development or mobile app development, business modeling, database concepts and project management - preferably using Agile Development Methodologies.
• Good oral, written and presentation skills, with ability to organize and present technical material in an easily understood manner.
• Ability to communicate detailed, persuasive information to all stakeholders – verbally and in writing
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done
• Experience working in a multi-cultural international organization is a plus
• Working knowledge of SaaS product development architecture.
• Excellent oral and written communication

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• AWS Solution Architect Professional or equivalent cloud certification is a must have.
• Certifications such as TOGAF or equivalent are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive scheme
• Warm, supportive, and open company culture
• An opportunity to thrive in a global environment
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office
• Birthday holiday and option to purchase additional annual leave
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Private Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and more