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Permanent
We are looking to recruit a Cloud Architect for a leading technology Consultancy. The Cloud Architect will design and deliver cutting-edge hosting and service solutions for its public sector clients. With a focus on service transition-transforming solutions into fully operational services-this role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in high-trust environments, driving innovation in cloud architecture and service delivery.
This is a hybrid role and you will be expected to work on site approximately 1 day a week, with travel to customer site as and when required.
The Role
As a Cloud Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and owning hosting, application, data, and infrastructure solutions across cloud (single and multi-vendor), hybrid, and on-premise environments. You will lead the development of service architectures and frameworks that transition bespoke solutions into scalable, operational services tailored to client needs.
Your responsibilities include:
* Leading the development of service architectures, ensuring alignment with client objectives and operational requirements.
* Designing scalable, cost-effective hosting solutions and service delivery frameworks.
* Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful solution implementation and service transition.
* Defining operational processes and controls for managing services effectively.
* Providing technical leadership during solution reviews to ensure alignment with client and regulatory standards.
* Supporting pre-sales activities, including technical proposals, cost modeling, and client presentations.
* Identifying and evaluating emerging technologies to shape future offerings.
Key Skills and Experience
* Expertise in designing on-prem, hybrid, single cloud, and multi-cloud architectures using Azure and AWS.
* Proven experience implementing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
* Strong understanding of distributed architectures and integrating COTS applications with cloud-native services.
* Familiarity with modern architectures such as data streaming, real-time processing, analytics, machine learning, and data lakehouses.
* Experience in transitioning solutions into operational services, including defining processes and controls.
Service Transition and Leadership:
* Proven experience in transforming solutions into scalable, operational services.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience presenting to Technical Design Authority forums and securing stakeholder approval.
* Demonstrable success in leading large-scale transformation projects and pre-sales solution development.
* Experience working with Defence or Central Government clients is highly desirable.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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