Cloud ArchitectHybrid RoleSalary: £80,000 - £90,000About the CompanyAs the world's largest provider of IT infrastructure services, our mission is to design, build, manage, and modernize the critical technology systems that drive global operations every day.The RoleCloud Architects serve as the vital link between our client and their customers. In this role, you'll provide technical leadership, guiding customers, partners, suppliers, and development & operations teams throughout projects. From project inception to completion, you'll determine the best technical solutions, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery.As a Cloud Architect, you'll leverage your extensive expertise and experience to lead technically. You'll be the subject matter expert for customers, consulting during pre-sales and post-sales stages, understanding their needs, and designing tailored solutions. You'll also oversee implementation, drawing on your technical prowess.Our client supports all major cloud platforms, offering opportunities to expand your knowledge and collaborate with other subject matter experts. Overcoming challenges will foster your creativity and adaptability, with ample opportunities for certification and professional growth.ExpectationsThis role offers diverse career paths, including vertical and horizontal progression, with potential travel opportunities. It's an ideal opportunity for Database Administrators and other tech professionals looking to transition into cloud architecture roles. Additionally, it provides a solid foundation for advancing to roles such as Enterprise or Chief Architect or distinguished Engineer.Who You AreYou possess the requisite experience and expertise in cloud architecture, coupled with a growth mindset, driving personal and professional development. Customer success is at the forefront of your priorities, and you excel in inclusive collaboration with others.Required Technical and Professional ExperienceExperience as a cloud architect throughout the full delivery lifecycle, from deal acquisition to operation and optimization of implemented solutions.Proficiency in two or more of the following:Setting up DevSecOps and project tooling for automated delivery.Implementing private cloud infrastructure via hybrid-cloud infrastructure squads.Implementing landing zones, developer & business platforms, and modern operations on public, private, or edge cloud using cloud platform engineering squads.Migrating apps and data to public or private cloud environments.Modernizing applications and data using digital squads.Exploiting existing apps or services via APIs.Proactively optimizing services using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.Proactively optimizing service costs and cloud usage using FinOps. Understanding of software engineering principles and infrastructure as code (IaC).Preferred Technical and Professional ExperienceHands-on experience with Data Centre technologies, Cloud Software, and their interoperability. Expertise in Solutions Architecture and Design, Public Cloud, with customer-facing and hands-on experience. Advanced understanding of Systems and Solutions Architecture. Possession of multiple certifications in Public Clouds and Enterprise technologies.