Senior Cloud Platform Architect

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2 months ago
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Senior Cloud Platform Architect (GCP / Azure) – Contract

We’re recruiting an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Architect to support the design and build of enterprise-scale cloud platform and landing zone capabilities across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure.

This is a hands-on architecture role focused on platform engineering, cloud governance, and Kubernetes-based infrastructure, working closely with engineering and DevOps teams to deliver secure, scalable and reusable cloud services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and optimise cloud landing zones across GCP and Azure

  • Architect and support Kubernetes platforms using GKE and AKS

  • Build and standardise Infrastructure as Code using Terraform / Terraform Cloud

  • Define cloud governance, security and policy-as-code controls

  • Support CI/CD integration for platform and infrastructure delivery

  • Drive cloud automation using Python

  • Lead migration of legacy workloads to modern cloud-native architectures

  • Provide technical leadership and best practice guidance to engineering teams

    Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong hands-on experience as a Cloud Architect or Platform Architect

  • Deep knowledge of GCP, with working experience in Azure

  • Proven experience with Kubernetes (GKE, AKS)

  • Advanced Terraform / IaC expertise

  • Experience designing enterprise landing zones

  • CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Harness)

  • Cloud governance and security best practices

    Nice to Have

  • Policy-as-code (OPA, Sentinel)

  • Cloud certifications (GCP, Azure, Kubernetes)

  • Experience in regulated or enterprise environments

    This role suits architects who enjoy building cloud platforms, not just designing them.

    Apply now to discuss further

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