Head of Cloud Architecture

Head of Cloud Architecture
Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits!
Location: Nottingham office - Working Arrangements to be discussed.  

Are you ready for revolutionise the Cloud for a large, complex, international business with big engineering ambitions?

After meeting with the Director of Cloud Engineering at this major business, it’s clear this company are really pushing the boundaries of what is possible internally by building the ultimate Cloud Centre of Excellence to elevate and future-proof their services across multiple businesses.

This is your chance to be at the cutting edge from day one, shaping the company architects the future.  They’re assembling a team of visionary Cloud experts, and they need YOU at the forefront leading the current team.

Whether it's pioneering FinOps, crafting bulletproof Cloud architecture, automating everything under the sun, or unleashing the power of AI—your input will matter. Big time.

You will help continue to raise the standards of Cloud adoption internally, influencing how the company set themselves apart from their competitors. You will be leading a team of x4 cloud architects who will be setting up the FinOps function, through to working in Architecture to develop strategies and developing the organisation’s Engineering capability around automation and AI.

The Role: Your Cloud Playground
What you'll be doing:

• 40% hands on, 40% on projects and lastly 20% leading a team of x4 Cloud Architects.
• Architect Cloud solutions like a boss: efficient, cost-effective, and unbreakable.
• You’ll drive strategy like no other, bringing the latest tech and Cloud services into play.
• Design cutting-edge architectures and partner with fellow Cloud gurus across security, development, and engineering. Of course, this will also mean that you’ll build patterns and frameworks that developers dream about.
• Be the go-to for tech leaders ensuring all systems are resilient and future-proof.
• Take complex ideas and translate them into simple, strategic plans that senior execs can’t resist.
• Set the bar for Cloud development with top-notch metrics and scorecards.
• Stay ahead of the competition, always adjusting for the best possible outcomes.
• Find, develop, and deliver the right solutions for the business by working closely with engineering and delivery teams.

What am I looking for?

• Expertise in developing Azure Cloud strategy and architecture.
• Track record of creating and implementing world-class Enterprise Cloud strategies to support the company’s wider IT agenda and the business strategy
• Proven ability to lead complex, infrastructure cloud migrations (on-prem-to-cloud + cloud-to-cloud).
• Detailed understanding of cloud design patterns, cloud ops and cost models
• Someone who is a stickler for Cloud best practice and embedded this within teams.
• A technical leader.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch by applying or calling us (google Rebel Recruiters for our number!).

We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.