Senior Technical Cloud Architect (AWS)

Stelfox; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 175,000; Part time

Job summary

Stelfox is seeking a Senior Technical Cloud Architect (AWS) for a Dublin-based client on a 6-month rolling contract. The role is hybrid (3 days onsite) and offers a competitive day rate, with a strong emphasis on large-scale cloud migration and platform modernisation within a regulated environment.

You will lead the design and governance of cloud architecture, deliver scalable, secure AWS-based solutions for regulatory reporting, and drive migration strategies across SaaS and multi-tenant

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering large-scale AWS migrations in regulated environments.
• Strong ability to design secure, scalable cloud architectures for complex domains.

Responsibilities

• Define cloud architecture standards and governance.
• Design scalable, secure solutions for regulatory reporting.
• Lead AWS-based cloud migration strategies (SaaS / multi-tenant).
• Ensure alignment with regulatory, security, and data governance frameworks.
• Drive performance, scalability, and cost optimisation.
• Promote IaC and automation best practices.
• Design data architecture ensuring lineage, auditability, and compliance.
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with data residency and security standards.
• Support governance, roadmap alignment, and delivery oversight.

Skills

Cloud migrations

AWS expert

Regulatory reporting

Data governance

Agile delivery

Job description

Job Description

Senior Technical Cloud Architect (AWS) - Contract Role Dublin | Hybrid (3 days onsite, non-negotiable) 6-month rolling contract | Competitive day rate

Stelfox is hiring a Senior Technical Cloud Architect (AWS) to lead large-scale cloud migration and platform modernisation initiatives within a regulatory reporting environment for a Dublin-based client. Please note- Candidatesmusthave banking experience, AXIOM and Cloud Migration experience to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Define cloud architecture standards and governance
• Design scalable, secure solutions for regulatory reporting
• Lead AWS-based cloud migration strategies (SaaS / multi-tenant)
• Ensure alignment with regulatory, security, and data governance frameworks
• Drive performance, scalability, and cost optimisation
• Promote IaC and automation best practices
• Design data architecture ensuring lineage, auditability, and compliance
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with data residency and security standards
• Support governance, roadmap alignment, and delivery oversight

Experience & Skills

• Proven track record in large-scale cloud migrations (AWS) within financial services
• Strong cloud architecture and cloud-native / SaaS platform experience
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting systems (AXIOM desirable)
• Solid understanding of data architecture and governance
• Experience in Agile / hybrid delivery environments