Cloud Architect

Role & responsibilities

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and/or AWS to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge in cloud architecture, automation, containerization, security, and DevOps practices while supporting a global environment operating in rotational shifts.

This position is on Michael Page payroll and will be deployed to our client for a long-term strategic engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, highly available, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures.
• Architect and manage solutions across AWS and/or Microsoft Azure environments.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Build and manage containerized platforms using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, ECS, etc.).
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation frameworks.
• Ensure cloud environments meet security, compliance, governance, and identity management standards.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Design and support hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud architectures.
• Perform cloud monitoring, troubleshooting, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Automate operational processes using Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting.
• Work closely with global teams and provide support in a rotational shift environment.

Required Skills & Experience

Cloud Platforms

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Microsoft Azure and/or AWS
• Exposure to GCP is an added advantage

Infrastructure & Automation

• Hands-on expertise in:
• Terraform
• CloudFormation
• Ansible
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation experience

Containers & Orchestration

• Strong experience with:
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• AKS / EKS / ECS

Cloud Security & Networking

• Advanced understanding of:
• Cloud networking
• VPC/VNet architecture
• IAM, RBAC, Identity Management
• Security controls and governance
• Disaster Recovery and High Availability designs

DevOps & CI/CD

• Experience with:
• Jenkins
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• GitLab CI/CD
• Knowledge of DevOps best practices

Monitoring & Optimization

• Cloud monitoring and observability tools
• Performance tuning
• Cloud cost optimization strategies

Scripting & Automation

• Strong proficiency in:
• Python
• Bash
• PowerShell

Architecture Experience

• Enterprise cloud transformation projects
• Hybrid and multi-cloud deployments
• Cloud-to-edge integration solutions

Required Qualifications

9-11 years of IT Infrastructure/Cloud experience.

• Minimum 3+ years in a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineering role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Relevant cloud certifications preferred:
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Kubernetes Certifications (CKA/CKAD) are a plus

Mandatory Conditions

Candidate must be comfortable working in a 4-shift rotational model.
Candidate must be willing to work 5 days from office.
Candidate must be open to long-term deployment (minimum 3 years) on Michael Page payroll at our client location.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong Cloud Architecture background in Azure and/or AWS.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting global enterprise environments.
• Ability to lead architecture discussions and drive cloud modernization initiatives.
• Hands-on approach with strong troubleshooting and automation capabilities.

Notice Period Preference: Immediate to 30 days

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong Cloud Architecture background in Azure and/or AWS.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting global enterprise environments.
• Ability to lead architecture discussions and drive cloud modernization initiatives.
• Hands-on approach with strong troubleshooting and automation capabilities.