Published on: February 17, 2025
By: Kaushik Dafda

Job Title: Cloud Solutions Architect
Location: London, UK (Hybrid/Remote options available)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Overview:

Our client is a leading provider of cutting-edge cloud-based solutions that empower businesses to scale, optimize, and modernize their operations. As we expand our service offerings, we are looking for an experienced and dynamic Cloud Solutions Architect to help us design and implement scalable cloud infrastructures for our clients.

Job Description:

As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cloud-based infrastructures and solutions that meet our clients’ business needs. You will work closely with product owners, development teams, and stakeholders to ensure that cloud strategies are aligned with organizational goals. You will also be a thought leader in advising on best practices and ensuring that solutions are secure, scalable, and cost-efficient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect cloud-based solutions using public, private, and hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Work with clients and internal teams to define cloud requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Design and implement cloud migration strategies, ensuring smooth transitions to cloud environments.
• Lead and support the cloud adoption process, providing best practices and cloud standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure cloud architectures are aligned with application needs and performance requirements.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost management, scalability, and high availability.
• Develop cloud security strategies to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Monitor cloud solution performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uptime and reliability.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or similar role with a deep understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and cloud-native application architectures.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing cloud infrastructure, including compute, storage, and networking.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD pipelines, automation, monitoring).
• Ability to communicate complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect) are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Not sure exactly what we’re looking for or just want clarification? We’d be happy to chat with you and clear things up for you. Anytime!