Principal Cloud Architect

About the role

Sets the technical direction for enterprise cloud solutions, turning business needs into secure, scalable and cost-effective designs across cloud and hybrid estates. Owns architecture standards and guides delivery from concept through implementation.

What you will do

• Design and implement cloud architectures spanning several platforms, with long-term designs, reference models and roadmaps
• Lead complex cloud programmes, defining technical approaches and steering design, build and integration work
• Review platform availability and health, size services, estimate costs and resolve difficult problems sustainably
• Set engineering standards and automated delivery patterns for cloud-native apps, infrastructure, data and integration
• Embed security and compliance controls in designs and keep audit, monitoring and compliance documentation current
• Assess emerging cloud tools and methods through proofs of concept and recommend what to adopt

What they look for

• Degree in computer science, IT, software engineering or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
• Seven years in cloud engineering, infrastructure, software development or similar technology roles
• Three years focused on cloud architecture and solution design
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform