Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Architect to design, review, implement, and optimize enterprise cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and ideally experience with AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role involves working closely with customers to evaluate cloud providers using industry frameworks, drive cost optimization through FinOps, and leverage AI and automation accelerators. The architect will also help businesses navigate cloud adoption alongside trusted, certified cloud practitioners.
Responsibilities
Cloud Strategy & Architecture: Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP.Dervla and well Architected reviewsCloud Provider Selection: Guide customers in selecting cloud platforms using established industry frameworks (e.g., Well-Architected Frameworks, TOGAF, NIST, or similar).Automation & AI: Integrate AI-driven automation accelerators to enhance cloud performance, security, and operations.Cloud Governance & Security: Ensure adherence to best practices in cloud governance, security, and compliance.Cost Optimization & FinOps: Implement FinOps principles to maximize cost efficiency across multi-cloud environments.Migration & Modernization: Lead cloud migration efforts, including rehosting, refactoring, rearchitecting, and replatforming legacy workloads.DevOps & CI/CD: Work with DevOps teams to integrate cloud solutions into continuous integration and deployment pipelines.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to align cloud strategies with enterprise objectives.Cloud Certifications & Best Practices: Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies, certifications, and industry trends.
Qualifications
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
Essential skills
Experience in AI-driven cloud solutions and machine learning workflows.Knowledge of serverless computing and edge computing.Understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) strategies in cloud environments.Familiarity with cloud-native application development.
Experience
Experience with Microsoft Azure (Architecture, Security, Networking, and DevOps) and experience with AWS and GCP is a strong plus.Proven experience in multi-cloud architecture, hybrid cloud, and cloud migration strategies.Expertise in AI and automation accelerators for cloud optimization.Strong knowledge of cloud cost management, FinOps principles, and cost optimization tools.Experience with trusted and certified cloud practitioners to navigate cloud adoption.Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation.Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, EKS, GKE).Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, IAM, and compliance frameworks.Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.Industry certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience using Well Architected Frameworks
Benefits
At Expleo, we are committed to providing a competitive salary and substantial benefits offering with unique wellbeing, financial and employee recognition programmes.We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive culture and offer a variety of family friendly policies and enhanced leave to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. By providing significant learning and development opportunities, we encourage individual growth and success throughout your career with us. Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challengesWe empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training coursesCompetitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more! Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and question the status quo. “We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. At Expleo, we understand that many people experience impostor syndrome throughout their lifetime, please do not let this discourage you from applying for this role. Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes all CV’s and will consider your application in line with the values, requirements and role competencies.