Cloud Hosting Architect; Azure

Cloud Hosting Architect (Azure) | Circa £70,000 negotiable + excellent benefits|Permanent|Hybrid

We’re Hiring!

As our new Cloud Hosting Architect
, you will lead the design
, implementation
, and maintenance of our Azure cloud and on-site hosting solutions.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the availability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our critical business systems, including data platforms and public services.

Working closely with developers, data teams, and external partners,
you’ll translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions.

• Architect and deliver scalable, secure, and sustainable hosting solutions on Azure (with some AWS).
• Lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, and site assessments with stakeholders.
• Develop technology roadmaps and frameworks, embedding Info Sec, Sec Ops, and data privacy principles.
• Oversee solution development and collaborate with engineers to deliver robust, automated implementations.
• Produce clear technical documentation and reusable assets to support MVPs and POCs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and internal security policies.
• Drive continuous innovation by staying ahead of emerging technologies in Azure, AWS, AI/ML, and Info Sec.

• Significant hands on experience with Azure hosting and cloud technologies.
• In depth knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure essential, AWS desirable).
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks.
• Experience delivering IT transformation or cloud migration projects.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging both technical and non technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (ISO
  27000, Cyber Essentials Plus).

You are a hands on Cloud Architect or Engineer with a passion for technology and innovation. You thrive in a collaborative environment and have a proven track record of delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions. You don’t shy away from stakeholder communications and have proven experience with Azure hosting and cloud technologies.

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We know the perfect candidate doesn't exist! If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply - it could be a perfect fit!

Salary - Circa £70,000 negotiable dependent on skills & experience.

• 10% non-contributory pension
• 29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas shutdown) + public holidays
• Group Life Assurance (equal to 4 x basic salary)
• Group Income Protection (after 6 months’ service)
• Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, home & tech scheme)
• Enhanced and competitive parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or family structure
• Money health’s Financial Coaching & Wellbeing Platform
• Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments)
• Benenden Health Care (opt-in benefit)
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Sports & Social club
• Payroll charitable giving
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Free on-site parking

Our standard working hours are 8:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday, early finish on Friday - 8:30 - 15:45 (Talk to us about flexible working if this doesn’t quite suit you – we take work-life balance seriously!)

We understand the benefits of remote and in-person collaboration and therefore have a hybrid working model – you’ll be expected to work from our office in Thatcham at least two days per week.

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