Cloud Architect

The location of the role is Newcastle, Manchester OR London (mostly remote – may be required onsite 2 days per week in certain periods).

The duration of the contract is 12 months
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The pay rate on offer is £650 per day (via Umbrella agency).

We are seeking a seasoned Architect to join our team and lead the design development and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions that seamlessly integrate on-premises and cloud-based services. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams driving technical excellence and ensuring successful project delivery.

• Design and implement hybrid cloud solutions combining on-premises and cloud-based services to meet client requirements and expectations.
• Create architecture diagrams, component models and technology stacks for hybrid environments.
• Provide expertise in managing on-premises infrastructure including virtualization storage and networking.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to optimize and secure on-premises environments.

• 5 Years UK Residency Required.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing hybrid cloud solutions, combining on-premises and cloud-based services.
• Experience in creating architecture diagrams, component models, and technology stacks for hybrid environments.
• Deep understanding of major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their respective services.
• Familiarity with cloud-native services, serverless computing, and managed services.
• Experience in designing, managing, and optimizing on-premises infrastructure, including virtualization, storage, and networking.
• Knowledge of on-premises automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Proficiency in designing and implementing secure connectivity solutions (e.g., VPNs, Direct Connect, VPN Gateways"