Remote Lead Cloud Architect

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses

Professional development budget

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Lead Cloud Architect to design and guide the implementation of cloud infrastructure strategies. This fully remote role enables you to architect and oversee cloud solutions from anywhere, with focus on scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.

You will define the overall cloud architecture, lead migrations, and provide technical leadership to engineers within a distributed team. A deep understanding of cloud platforms and DevOps practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with cloud architecture focus.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing large-scale deployments on AWS, Azure or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Define cloud strategy, governance policies, and best practices.
• Lead cloud migration efforts and optimize existing deployments for performance and cost.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and architects.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies to meet business needs.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Leadership

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Networking

Security compliance

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Lead Cloud Architect to design and guide the implementation of their cloud infrastructure strategies. This role is fully remote, offering the opportunity to architect and oversee cloud solutions from anywhere. You will be responsible for defining the overall cloud architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency across our client's platforms. This position requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead technical initiatives within a distributed, collaborative team. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our client's technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure cloud architecture solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Define cloud strategy, governance policies, and best practices for the organization.
• Lead cloud migration efforts and optimize existing cloud deployments for performance and cost.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud services.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and architects.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a significant focus on cloud architecture and design.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing large-scale deployments on major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS , Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD principles.
• Excellent knowledge of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills, crucial for a fully remote role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering exceptional flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• Opportunity to influence and shape critical cloud infrastructure for a growing company.
• A collaborative and innovative remote work culture.