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Sr Architect Application Modernization & Cloud Migration- 4276
Posted 3 days ago by Randstad Digital
job summaryWe are seeking a Senior Architect with a strong background in healthcare provider technologies to lead a majo...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or St. Louis, Missouri
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Senior Azure Cloud Engineer / Architect
Posted 3 days ago by UNICOM TECHNOLOGIES INC
Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer / Architect to design, build, secure, op...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Richardson, Texas
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Remote Opening || Enterprise Architect with AI, Cloud and Data with Healthcare P...
Posted 3 days ago by SR Partners LLC
Job DescriptionMust have experience in AI, Cloud and Data- ( we can look for enterprise level cloud architect or AI arch...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Arkansas
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Azure Cloud AI Architect
Posted 4 days ago by Government Systems Technologies Inc. (GS...
Required Qualifications & ExperienceAzure Cloud Architect (Azure Tenant Owner)Primary Skills 1,Azure cloud architect...
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- Location Remote or Davenport, Iowa
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About Our Cloud Architect Contract Roles in Sheffield
What does a cloud architect contractor do?
Cloud Architect contractors design the technical blueprint for how organisations use cloud platforms. The role is strategic rather than hands-on: you define landing zone designs, network topologies, identity and access management frameworks, disaster recovery strategies, and the governance models that ensure cloud environments remain secure, compliant, and cost-effective as they scale. Clients hire cloud architect contractors when they are planning a migration, redesigning their cloud estate after an initial adoption that has become unwieldy, or establishing a multi-cloud strategy. The day-to-day involves producing architecture documentation, conducting design reviews, advising engineering teams on implementation patterns, and engaging with senior stakeholders to align cloud strategy with business objectives. A cloud architect contractor is expected to have deep expertise in at least one hyperscaler platform and a working knowledge of the alternatives.
What is the market like for cloud architect contractors?
Cloud architecture is one of the strongest segments of the UK IT contracting market. The role commands premium rates because it requires a combination of deep technical knowledge and the ability to communicate with board-level stakeholders. Demand is driven by organisations that have adopted cloud but lack the in-house expertise to govern their estates effectively. Many enterprises find themselves with sprawling, expensive cloud environments built without consistent architectural standards, and they bring in cloud architect contractors to impose order. Financial services, government, and energy are the largest hiring sectors. The market is competitive at the top end, with experienced cloud architects who hold certifications across multiple platforms and can demonstrate successful delivery of large-scale transformations commanding rates above the general architecture market.
What is the contracting market like in Sheffield?
Advanced manufacturing and engineering research, linked to the University of Sheffield and surrounding firms, give the city a specialist contractor niche that sets it apart from its Yorkshire neighbour Leeds. Engineering, materials science, and technical project management roles generated by this cluster are difficult to replicate elsewhere in the north of England. NHS trusts serving South Yorkshire are substantial employers across clinical systems, operational improvement, and IT. A smaller but visible digital and technology community around the city centre is adding development, data, and design work year on year. Many contractors operate across both Sheffield and Leeds, treating the two as a single market. For those with engineering or manufacturing backgrounds, Sheffield offers a concentration of relevant opportunity that larger cities often lack.
How much do cloud architect contractors usually earn in Sheffield?
Contract rates for cloud architect roles in Sheffield typically range from £585 to £900 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many cloud architect vacancies in Sheffield are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 250 cloud architect contract roles across the site, with Sheffield showing regular listings. Data reviewed up to July 2026.