GCP Architect - Contract - UK Remote

Morson Edge; Manchester; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced GCP Architect for a short-term contract. The role is fully remote within the UK, offering up to £675 per day for an initial 5-week period, with Inside IR35. Immediate availability is advantageous while you shape the technical direction across a GCP environment.

The role covers hands-on design of scalable, secure cloud solutions, working closely with technical and delivery teams to ensure robust architecture and clear stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience as a Cloud / GCP Architect.
• Deep knowledge of Google Cloud Platform and cloud design principles.
• Ability to design scalable, secure cloud solutions and explain decisions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical architecture expertise across a GCP environment with delivery teams.
• Design robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions and set technical direction.

Skills

GCP Architect

Google Cloud Platform

Cloud architecture

Scalable cloud design

Networking & IAM

GCP services

Stakeholder communication

Independent delivery

Job description

Contract GCP Architect

Location: Fully Remote UK Based
Rate: Up to £675 per day
IR35: Inside IR35
Duration: 5 weeks initially

We re looking for an experienced GCP Architect to join an exciting project on an initial 5-week contract.

This is a hands-on architecture role for someone who can operate confidently across Google Cloud Platform, making sound architectural decisions and helping shape the technical direction of the project.

The Role

You'll be responsible for providing technical architecture expertise across a GCP environment, working closely with technical and delivery teams to design robust, scalable and secure cloud solutions.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience as a Cloud / GCP Architect
• Excellent knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, infrastructure and application design
• Experience designing scalable, resilient and secure cloud solutions
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security and IAM
• Experience with GCP services and cloud-native architectures
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced delivery environment

Desirable

• Central Government experience
• Experience working on large-scale or complex transformation programmes
• Experience within highly regulated environments

Contract Details

• Up to £675 per day
• Inside IR35
• Fully remote UK based
• 5 weeks initially
• Immediate/short-notice availability would be advantageous

If you're an experienced GCP Architect available for a short-term contract and interested in a fully remote opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.