Cloud Engineer
Posted Today by Haystack
£850 Per day
Inside
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for an Azure Cloud Engineer tasked with leading high-impact cloud transformations for enterprise clients within a global IT services provider. The position involves defining the roadmap for Azure adoption and establishing a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) to drive a cloud-first culture. The role requires extensive experience in cloud strategy and senior leadership within cloud transformation programs. The successful candidate will engage with senior stakeholders to align cloud initiatives with long-term technology strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic direction for the organisation's Public Cloud landscape and the Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE).
- Define and implement a sustainable CCoE capability, establishing governance, best practices, and enterprise-wide standards.
- Shape a robust Azure-first strategy aligned with Microsoft Enterprise Scale frameworks and cloud adoption blueprints.
- Act as the critical bridge between IT delivery and business leadership to accelerate value and cloud-native innovation.
- Engage with C-suite and senior stakeholders to align multi-million pound cloud initiatives with long-term technology strategy.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience leading or establishing a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) within a complex, large-scale enterprise environment.
- Deep subject matter expertise in Public Cloud strategy, specifically focused on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
- Proven track record operating at a Senior Leadership or Director level within global cloud transformation programmes.
- Expert stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence business strategy through technical cloud vision.
- Strong background in defining cloud operating models, financial governance (FinOps), and enterprise-grade security standards.
Salary (Rate): £850 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Azure Cloud Engineer | London | Remote | £700 - £850 per day
We're working with a powerhouse Global IT Services Provider on this exciting opportunity to spearhead high-impact cloud transformations for enterprise-scale clients. This is a high-visibility leadership role where you will define the roadmap for Azure adoption at a massive scale. You’ll be the architect of a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE), merging deep Microsoft Azure expertise with strategic business leadership to drive a modern, cloud-first culture across a global landscape.
The Role
- Lead the strategic direction for the organisation's Public Cloud landscape and the Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE).
- Define and implement a sustainable CCoE capability, establishing governance, best practices, and enterprise-wide standards.
- Shape a robust Azure-first strategy aligned with Microsoft Enterprise Scale frameworks and cloud adoption blueprints.
- Act as the critical bridge between IT delivery and business leadership to accelerate value and cloud-native innovation.
- Engage with C-suite and senior stakeholders to align multi-million pound cloud initiatives with long-term technology strategy.
What You'll Need
- Extensive experience leading or establishing a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) within a complex, large-scale enterprise environment.
- Deep subject matter expertise in Public Cloud strategy, specifically focused on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
- Proven track record operating at a Senior Leadership or Director level within global cloud transformation programmes.
- Expert stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence business strategy through technical cloud vision.
- Strong background in defining cloud operating models, financial governance (FinOps), and enterprise-grade security standards.
What's On Offer
- Highly competitive daily rate of £700 - £850 (Inside IR35) per day
- 6-month initial contract with high potential for further extension given the program roadmap.
- Flexible, remote-first working model with only infrequent travel to a central London hub for key meetings.
- Opportunity to lead a flagship cloud initiative for one of the most respected names in global technology services.
Apply via Haystack today!