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100% REMOTE: Salesforce Technical Architect Salesforce Financial Services Cloud,...
Posted 1 day ago by Parmesoft Inc.
****** 100% REMOTE ******Position Salesforce Technical Architect Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Multi-Cloud &...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Cloud Security and Access Management Architect - 100% Remote - 2-3 Months Contra...
Posted 5 days ago by Dexperts Inc
DescriptionNeed to will review the Cloud Security Architecture Risk Assessment findings, supporting source documents, cu...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
SAP BTP/SAP Hana/ SAP Rise - SAP Infrastructure & Cloud Integration Architect
Posted 5 days ago by Tech Tandem Inc
Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is an infrastructure and cloud architect who understands modern SAP ecosystem...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Senior Developer/ Lead/Architect
Posted 5 days ago by Lorven Technologies, Inc.
HiOur client is looking for a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Senior Developer/ Lead/Architect project in Remote below is t...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Remote Working Cloud Architect Contract Roles
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 does 'remote working' mean for cloud architect contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do cloud architect contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for cloud architect roles typically range from £650 to £1000 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working cloud architect vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 250 cloud architect contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to August 2026.