Summary: The Cloud Architect role involves leading the design and delivery of advanced cloud solutions, focusing on scalability, security, and performance. The position requires collaboration with senior stakeholders to align cloud strategies with business goals and the implementation of best practices in cloud governance and security. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in London, and is classified as inside IR35. This six-month contract offers an opportunity to influence cloud infrastructure in the Financial Services or Insurance sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing cloud solutions that drive performance, scalability, and security.
• Optimising cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency, reliability, and business alignment.
• Defining cloud architecture best practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Automating deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, ARM, or CloudFormation.
• Leading cloud migration projects for seamless transitions from on-premises to cloud environments.
• Collaborating with DevOps teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and cloud automation.
• Advising senior stakeholders on cloud strategies and emerging technologies.

Key Skills:

• Experience delivering cloud transformations in Financial Services or Insurance.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect in Azure, AWS, or GCP environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in serverless computing, microservices, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Experience in cloud governance, compliance, and FinOps is a plus.

Salary (Rate): 800

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT