Cloud Architect (AWS / Azure / GCP)
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Virgule International Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Vrg_2425_089 |
Summary
Reference: Vrg_2425_089
Job title: Cloud Architect (AWS / Azure / GCP)
Role Overview
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Cloud Architect with deep expertise across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale cloud solutions. This is a leadership role where you will own the full lifecycle of cloud migration, modernization, and optimization projects—from vision to execution.
You will be at the forefront of driving multi-cloud architecture, enabling secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions for mission-critical systems.
Core Responsibilities
Lead and own enterprise end-to-end cloud migration projects (design → deployment → optimization).
Architect highly available, secure, and resilient multi-cloud environments.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM Templates, CloudFormation.
Implement and enforce multi-cloud security & compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, CIS, GDPR, etc.).
Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters and large-scale containerized workloads.
Collaborate with C-level stakeholders, translating business goals into technical roadmaps.
Drive cloud governance, performance tuning, and cost optimization strategies.
Mentor and guide engineering teams on advanced cloud and DevOps practices.
Must-Have Expertise
8–12+ years in IT, with 5+ years in cloud architecture leadership roles.
Proven success leading multiple enterprise-grade cloud transformation projects.
Mastery of AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
Advanced IaC skills (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation).
Strong Kubernetes & container orchestration experience at scale.
Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and compliance in regulated environments.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Cloud certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect.
Experience in hybrid cloud and cloud cost governance.
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation.
Job title: Cloud Architect (AWS / Azure / GCP)
Role Overview
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Cloud Architect with deep expertise across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale cloud solutions. This is a leadership role where you will own the full lifecycle of cloud migration, modernization, and optimization projects—from vision to execution.
You will be at the forefront of driving multi-cloud architecture, enabling secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions for mission-critical systems.
Core Responsibilities
Lead and own enterprise end-to-end cloud migration projects (design → deployment → optimization).
Architect highly available, secure, and resilient multi-cloud environments.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM Templates, CloudFormation.
Implement and enforce multi-cloud security & compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, CIS, GDPR, etc.).
Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters and large-scale containerized workloads.
Collaborate with C-level stakeholders, translating business goals into technical roadmaps.
Drive cloud governance, performance tuning, and cost optimization strategies.
Mentor and guide engineering teams on advanced cloud and DevOps practices.
Must-Have Expertise
8–12+ years in IT, with 5+ years in cloud architecture leadership roles.
Proven success leading multiple enterprise-grade cloud transformation projects.
Mastery of AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
Advanced IaC skills (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation).
Strong Kubernetes & container orchestration experience at scale.
Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and compliance in regulated environments.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Cloud certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect.
Experience in hybrid cloud and cloud cost governance.
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation.