Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead

Capgemini; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology partner in the UK is seeking a Cloud and Platform Engineering Advisor to drive cloud strategy and design scalable solutions. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to complex transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies and excellent communication skills, paired with a commitment to fostering inclusive practices. This role offers hybrid working and promotes employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Wellbeing initiatives including Mental Health Champions

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in automation and containerization.
• Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on large-scale transformation deals.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships.
• Design innovative solutions for complex challenges.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and thought leadership.
• Support knowledge sharing and mentoring.

Skills

Experience designing and implementing cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation

Strong understanding of cloud strategy and platform engineering

Ability to translate business needs into scalable cloud solutions

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Commitment to continuous improvement

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the job you're considering

The infrastructure landscape is evolving rapidly as organisations seek greater standardisation, automation, and strategic guidance on their journey to the cloud. At Capgemini, our Cloud Infrastructure Services (CIS) team is at the forefront of this transformation‑helping clients navigate complexity with clarity, creativity, and confidence.

We're looking for a Cloud and Platform Engineering Advisor who is passionate about solving real-world challenges through technology. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders both internally and within our clients to create cloud strategies that translate business issues into relevant technical solutions and competitive propositions that are scalable, secure, and sustainable—while fostering collaboration and inclusion at every step.

Hybrid working

The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre‑employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service).

Your role

• You will Partner with Senior Leaders (including CxOs) and advise on large‑scale transformation deals and complex programmes to drive the growth agenda within Cloud and Platform Engineering.
• Build and nurture long‑term relationships with clients and internal teams, creating shared value and trust.
• Apply your technical expertise and problem‑solving mindset to design innovative, practical solutions for complex challenges.
• Represent the CIS Advisory team in key forums, contributing to strategic initiatives and thought leadership.
• Collaborate across diverse teams, supporting knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous learning.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

• Experience designing and implementing cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (certifications are a plus).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• A strong understanding of cloud strategy, platform engineering, and operating models, with hands‑on experience in areas like automation, containerisation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and FinOps.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable, user‑centric cloud solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on inclusive leadership and team empowerment.
• A growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement—for yourself, your team, and your clients.

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.
Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

What does 'Get The Future You Want' mean for you?

You'd be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce as a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions.
To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.
You'll be bringing your unique skills and perspectives to the team, inspiring and taking inspiration from your teammates as you unlock value in everything you do. You'll be joining a professional community of experts, who have got your back and will support you, every step of the way.
You will reimagine what's possible: creating value for the world's leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.
Capgemini. Get The Future You Want.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free‑thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55‑year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market‑leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.