176 Cloud Architect jobs in the United Kingdom

UBDS is a leading digital transformation consultancy that empowers organizations to achieve their strategic goals through innovative technology solutions. We are committed to delivering excellence and driving impactful change for our clients.

As a Cloud Architect at UBDS Group, you will take on a pivotal role in shaping the Infrastructure that drive our clients' digital transformation initiatives. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructures using various cloud & Infrastructure platforms, deploying scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions tailored to their unique business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with clients to understand their strategic goals and translate them into cloud architecture solutions.
• Design and implement cloud infrastructure aligned with industry best practices and security standards.
• Recommend the right mix of cloud services, tools, and technologies to meet client needs.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across the full project lifecycle.
• Support development teams with architectural guidance and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and optimise cloud environments for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Stay ahead of the curve with emerging cloud trends and technologies.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, and ideally GCP.
• Hands on technical knowledge of Infrastructure technology covering Cloud, Virtualisation, Networking and Storage
• Strong grasp of cloud architecture principles, patterns, and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative, client-focused mindset.
• Strong communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Environment

You’ll be working with a modern and diverse tech stack, including:

• Cloud - Azure and AWS
• Virtualisation:  VMware ESX
• Storage:  Dell PowerScale, HP Alletra, Dell Compellent
• Hardware:  Dell, HP
• Networking:  VMware NSX, Aruba, Ruckus (Switching & WiFi), Brocade, Fortinet Firewalls

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

 Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

 UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Job Title: Cloud Architect
Location: London/hybrid
Salary/Rate: 500 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Job Type: Contract

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Architect to join a fast-paced and innovative team. This role will be instrumental in shaping cloud-based solutions and driving technical strategy across key projects.

As a Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and providing leadership on cloud-based solutions while ensuring quality and timely delivery. You will also play a crucial role in guiding technical teams and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

• Define, develop, and manage implementation schedules, budgets, and project scope from initiation to completion.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams, ensuring delivery meets architectural and methodology standards.
• Develop and implement release strategies, ensuring processes are efficient and cost-effective.
• Analyse business objectives and recommend solutions aligned with best practice and cloud technologies.
• Coordinate resources, oversee project milestones, and mitigate risks effectively.
• Support and drive end-to-end architecture, ensuring timely delivery of cloud-based solutions.

• Strong technical background in Java, back-end development, and cloud architecture (preferably AWS).
• Hands-on experience leading development teams and delivering complex projects through the full lifecycle.
• In-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and architectural best practice.
• Proven ability to define and maintain APIs, microservices, and CI/CD models such as Jenkins pipelines.

• Expertise with AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, Kinesis, API Gateway, CloudWatch, and X-Ray.
• Experience with event-driven systems and frameworks such as ActiveMQ, Kafka, or AWS Kinesis.
• Knowledge of AWS data pipelines, Glue, S3, Glacier, and data transfer tools such as DataSync.
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker) and strong exposure to microservices-based development patterns.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Title: Cloud Architect
Location: London/hybrid
Salary/Rate: 500 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Job Type: Contract

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Architect to join a fast-paced and innovative team. This role will be instrumental in shaping cloud-based solutions and driving technical strategy across key projects.

As a Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and providing leadership on cloud-based solutions while ensuring quality and timely delivery. You will also play a crucial role in guiding technical teams and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

• Define, develop, and manage implementation schedules, budgets, and project scope from initiation to completion.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams, ensuring delivery meets architectural and methodology standards.
• Develop and implement release strategies, ensuring processes are efficient and cost-effective.
• Analyse business objectives and recommend solutions aligned with best practice and cloud technologies.
• Coordinate resources, oversee project milestones, and mitigate risks effectively.
• Support and drive end-to-end architecture, ensuring timely delivery of cloud-based solutions.

• Strong technical background in Java, back-end development, and cloud architecture (preferably AWS).
• Hands-on experience leading development teams and delivering complex projects through the full lifecycle.
• In-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and architectural best practice.
• Proven ability to define and maintain APIs, microservices, and CI/CD models such as Jenkins pipelines.

• Expertise with AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, Kinesis, API Gateway, CloudWatch, and X-Ray.
• Experience with event-driven systems and frameworks such as ActiveMQ, Kafka, or AWS Kinesis.
• Knowledge of AWS data pipelines, Glue, S3, Glacier, and data transfer tools such as DataSync.
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker) and strong exposure to microservices-based development patterns.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Cloud Architect - Azure

Cloud Architect - Upto £75,000 - Hybrid 2 days a week in Leeds City Centre

Join a growing technology services business that delivers cloud, security, and digital transformation solutions for clients across the UK and beyond. This is a senior, hands-on role leading the design, delivery, and operational management of secure, scalable cloud solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Architect and deliver cloud security and infrastructure solutions across Azure, AWS, and Cloudflare (or equivalent).
• Provide hands-on support for BAU, incident resolution, and operational improvements.
• Lead the design and configuration of Cloudflare services, including WAF, CDN, DDoS protection, Zero Trust, and Anycast networks.
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform and maintain CI/CD, automation, and monitoring workflows.
• Act as a technical authority, mentoring team members and guiding best practices.

What you need:

• Strong experience with Cloudflare or equivalent platforms, Azure (PaaS/IaaS), and Terraform.
• Knowledge of AWS, hybrid/multi-cloud environments, networking fundamentals, DevOps practices, and scripting (Python/PowerShell).
• Client-facing experience, able to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• SC-level UK Government clearance (or ability to obtain).

Nice-to-haves:

• Containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud cost optimisation (FinOps), cloud security frameworks, and Cloudflare developer platform experience.
• Certifications: Cloudflare Certified, Microsoft Azure (AZ-104/AZ-305), AWS Solutions Architect.

Why this role:

• Be part of a people-first, client-focused business shaping its cloud and digital strategy.
• Work on high-impact projects with leading technology partners.
• Competitive salary, professional development, flexible working, and benefits including pension and healthcare.

If this role sounds of interest, please apply now!

Zensar is a leading digital solutions and technology services company that specialises in partnering with global organisations across industries in their Digital Transformation journey. Zensars Return on Digital strategy has enabled customers to look beyond current investments towards realising visible business benefits in their digital transformation journey.

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Cloud Architect – Remote (UK Only | No Visa Sponsorship)
Work with Leading US Tech Companies

Talent Hero connects experienced UK-based cloud professionals with remote roles at top US companies. We're hiring Cloud Architects  skilled in AWS, Azure or GCP  to design and deliver scalable cloud infrastructure for global teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead cloud architecture, automation, and optimisation
• Collaborate with US engineering, DevOps, and security teams
• Use tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, etc.
• Ensure performance, security, and compliance

UK residents only – we cannot offer visa sponsorship.

Apply once – we’ll match you to multiple roles.

Requirements

• 1+ year in a Cloud Architect or similar senior role
• Strong experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
• Proficiency with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD
• Excellent communication in remote environments
• Bonus: AWS/Azure/GCP certifications

Benefits

• 100% remote – UK-based
• Work with US tech companies on impactful projects
• Quick, free application – one profile, multiple opportunities
• Some roles offer flexible hours outside core US time zones

Cloud Architect – Remote (UK Only | No Visa Sponsorship)
Work with Leading US Tech Companies

Talent Hero connects experienced UK-based cloud professionals with remote roles at top US companies. We're hiring Cloud Architects  skilled in AWS, Azure or GCP  to design and deliver scalable cloud infrastructure for global teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead cloud architecture, automation, and optimisation
• Collaborate with US engineering, DevOps, and security teams
• Use tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, etc.
• Ensure performance, security, and compliance

UK residents only – we cannot offer visa sponsorship.

Apply once – we’ll match you to multiple roles.

Requirements

• 1+ year in a Cloud Architect or similar senior role
• Strong experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
• Proficiency with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD
• Excellent communication in remote environments
• Bonus: AWS/Azure/GCP certifications

Benefits

• 100% remote – UK-based
• Work with US tech companies on impactful projects
• Quick, free application – one profile, multiple opportunities
• Some roles offer flexible hours outside core US time zones