Cloud & DevOps Architect

International SOS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary/incentives

Culture and environment

Global environment

Hybrid work 3 days in office

Birthday leave option

Benefits package

Job summary

International SOS seeks an experienced Cloud & DevOps Architect to lead the architecture and execution of our Workforce Resilience Products strategy. You will collaborate with Product Directors, technology and delivery teams to define current and future state architectures.

The role focuses on cloud standards, secure scalable digital solutions, and governance across initiatives. This is ideal for a senior architect with a track record in cloud, microservices, APIs and DevSecOps in fast-paced

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.

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture: Provide technical solutions leveraging cloud experience for complex digital solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate architectural decisions and gain buy-in for strategic initiatives.
• Technology Innovation: Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation through new tools and methodologies.
• Architecture Governance: Enforce cloud architectural standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with software, data science, DevOps and product teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and mitigate security, privacy, and regulatory concerns.
• Digital Technology Strategy: Contribute to building the digital technology strategy with senior leaders.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Microservices

APIs

DevOps

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

IaC

Web development

Mobile app development

Database concepts

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

AWS Solution Architect Professional or equivalent cloud certification

TOGAF or equivalent certification

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