Managing Consultant – Cloud Architect

Capgemini; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Invent in the United Kingdom is seeking a Managing Consultant – Cloud Architect to lead cloud strategy and transformation projects. You will blend architectural expertise with consulting prowess to tailor solutions for clients and drive successful outcomes.

You will guide assessments, design target architectures, and mentor junior staff while engaging in business development and proposal work. This role requires strong communication and a hands-on cloud background, with travel as

Qualifications

• Hands-on cloud architecture across AWS, Azure or GCP with professional certifications preferred.
• Experience in multi-cloud environments, workload placement, migration and modernization.
• Strong communication with senior stakeholders in a consulting context.
• Background in consulting or client-facing roles within a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of current architectures and design target architectures and migration paths across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Define workload placement strategies balancing cost, risk, performance and sovereignty.
• Design AI-ready architectures to support data platforms and generative AI solutions.
• Translate technical decisions into business language and present recommendations to clients.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS/Azure/GCP

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring/leadership

TOGAF knowledge

Tools

Cloud providers

Job description

Managing Consultant – Cloud Architect Overview

Company Name: Capgemini

Job Role: Managing Consultant – Cloud Architect

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Glasgow

At Capgemini Invent, we are dedicated to driving transformation through inventive consulting. As a Cloud Architect, you will serve as the technical leader on cloud strategy and transformation projects, blending your architectural expertise with consulting skills to effectively communicate and implement solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.

Your Role

In this position, you will:

• Lead assessments of current architectures and design target architectures, landing zones, and migration paths across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including complex multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
• Define workload placement strategies and application modernization patterns, balancing cost, risk, performance, and sovereignty.
• Design AI-ready architectures that support data platforms and generative AI solutions.
• Translate technical decisions into business language, facilitating workshops and presenting recommendations to clients.
• Assure the quality of solutions during delivery and contribute technical depth to proposals and bids.
• As a Managing Consultant, lead technical agendas, mentor team members, and contribute to new business development.
• As a Senior Consultant, manage the architecture workstream, producing high-quality technical deliverables and building trusted client relationships.
• Engage in business development activities, including leading proposals and client pitches, and contributing to internal initiatives.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

Your Profile

We seek candidates who are architects at heart with strong communication skills. Ideal applicants will have:

• Hands-on architecture experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, with professional certifications preferred.
• Broad knowledge across infrastructure, networking, security, and data, with depth in cloud migration and application modernization.
• Technical credibility paired with the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in designing for AI and data workloads, or a strong interest in generative and agentic AI architectures.
• A background in consulting or client-facing roles, demonstrating success in a matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with TOGAF or equivalent architecture frameworks is a plus.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with external stakeholders.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

Your work will have a meaningful impact on society and businesses, providing a rewarding and varied experience. You will have the opportunity to engage with leadership and experienced consultants, enhancing your skills and insights. We prioritize diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work. Flexible working arrangements are available to support work-life balance, and we offer numerous wellbeing initiatives.

Need To Know

While your office base may be in London, Manchester, or Glasgow, you must be flexible regarding assignment locations, as roles may require travel at short notice. We offer a competitive remuneration package with flexible benefits tailored to your personal circumstances.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in business and technology transformation, helping organizations accelerate their transition to a digital and sustainable future. With a diverse team of over 350,000 members across more than 50 countries, we leverage our expertise in AI, cloud, and data to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet our clients’ needs.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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