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Cloud Solution Architect (AWS/Azure)Onsite 2dpw minimum in either London or Manchester (wherever is closer)£85,000 - £105,000
Our client is searching for a Cloud Solution Architect. You will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions across Azure, AWS and GCP. You will play a key role in cloud strategy, governance, and migration initiatives while ensuring compliance with security standards and industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Cloud Architecture Design: Develop end-to-end cloud solutions on Azure and AWS that meet business and technical requirements.* Strategic Cloud Governance: Establish cloud strategies, frameworks, and best practices aligned with industry standards.* Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Integration: Design solutions to seamlessly integrate on-premises and multi-cloud environments.* Cloud Migration Leadership: Oversee cloud migration projects, including assessment, planning, and execution.* Application Development Support: Collaborate with development teams to optimize cloud-native applications, microservices, and APIs.* Security and Compliance: Implement security controls and ensure adherence to relevant standards and regulations.* Cost Management: Monitor and optimize cloud resource allocation to balance performance and cost-efficiency.* Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to deliver aligned solutions.
Experience:* 5+ years as a Solution Architect or Cloud Architect specializing in Azure and AWS.* Expertise in designing hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.* Proven experience leading large-scale cloud migrations and implementing DevOps practices.
Technical Skills:* Proficiency in Azure and AWS services (e.g., Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, AKS, ECS, IAM).* Strong knowledge of cloud-native application development, microservices, and serverless frameworks.* Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates.* Deep understanding of networking, security, databases, and storage in cloud environments.* Familiarity with automation and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Ansible, and Docker.
Preferred Qualifications:* Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.* Expertise in cloud security and DevSecOps practices.* Knowledge of Kubernetes (AKS, EKS) and containerization technologies.* Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
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