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Google Cloud Architecture Manager

Location: London, Leeds, Manchester, or Birmingham (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £90,000 (London) / Up to £5,000 (National) + benefits

Clearance: SC eligible – requires 5 years continuous UK residency

Our client is a major global consultancy delivering technology-led transformation across the public sector. They partner with government departments and critical service providers to design, build, and run secure, scalable digital infrastructure using Google Cloud and other enterprise

technologies.

They’re looking for an experienced Google Cloud Architecture Manager to lead the design and delivery of large-scale cloud programmes within their public sector portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll set architectural direction, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure best practice adoption across engineering, security, and delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Define and lead Google Cloud architecture strategy and implementation across client programmes.
• Oversee technical design, cloud security, and operations for critical infrastructure.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders and internal teams.
• Lead and mentor small teams of cloud engineers and architects to ensure technical excellence.
• Champion automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and DevSecOps best practices.

What you’ll bring:

• Google Cloud Professional certification (Architect or similar).
• Deep experience in GCP architecture — Compute, Networking, IAM, GKE, and hybrid environments.
• Proven track record leading cloud delivery for enterprise or public sector clients.
• Strong understanding of IaC (Terraform), CI/CD, and secure platform engineering.
• Experience documenting architectures and creating operational runbooks.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable:

• Public sector consulting experience.
• Knowledge of SRE principles and live service operations.
• History of driving innovation and continuous improvement in delivery teams.

What’s on offer:

Competitive salary (up to £90k London / 5k national), comprehensive benefits package, 25 days’ annual leave, private medical cover, and additional paid volunteer days. You’ll join a diverse, inclusive environment focused on innovation, impact, and technical excellence — where your work directly shapes the future of government cloud strategy.

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable cloud infrastructure and services, primarily on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and performance.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and infrastructure provisioning.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, QA engineers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for cloud environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and best practices.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience in cloud architecture and engineering, with a strong understanding of cloud-native principles.
• Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with experience working in hybrid environments.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and implement microservices-based architectures, ensuring seamless integration and communication between services.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C#).
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and release management.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability through effective coding practices and infrastructure management.
• Implement robust security measures to protect cloud environments and sensitive data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Mentor junior software engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies, software development trends, and emerging architectural patterns.
• Contribute to code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical decision-making processes.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security protocols, and performance benchmarks.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on cloud-native development and architecture.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C#.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to thrive in a remote team environment.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

• Design, implement, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain microservices architectures, APIs, and backend services using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and infrastructure management.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements and technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability through effective architectural decisions and code enhancements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in software development and cloud engineering.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance standards throughout the development lifecycle.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on cloud architecture and development.
• Proven experience designing and deploying applications on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js) and associated frameworks.
• Deep understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and caching mechanisms.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team.

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-based solutions.
• Architect and develop microservices, APIs, and backend systems using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Drive the adoption of cloud-native technologies and best practices across engineering teams.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers, fostering technical growth and high-quality code.
• Collaborate with product management, DevOps, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements and roadmaps.
• Ensure the performance, security, and cost-effectiveness of cloud deployments.
• Conduct code reviews, system design discussions, and contribute to technical strategy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on cloud architecture.
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment in **London, England, UK**.

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure and services.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.
• Architect and build scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-native applications.
• Utilise Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated provisioning.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimisations.
• Ensure security best practices are implemented and maintained in the cloud environment.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications with cloud services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a cloud setting.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on cloud architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong programming skills (Python, Java, Go, C#).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Solid understanding of database systems and networking concepts.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and security tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for remote collaboration.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and implement cloud-native applications and microservices architectures.
• Architect and deploy solutions using services from major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes using DevOps tools.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost-efficiency and performance.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications with cloud services.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and best practices.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering, with a significant focus on cloud architecture.
• Expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a remote team environment.

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and evolve microservices architectures, ensuring loose coupling, independent deployability, and fault tolerance.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and security protocols for cloud development.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, technology selection, and technical roadmaps.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, architectural patterns, and development methodologies.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on cloud architecture and distributed systems.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C#).
• Deep understanding of microservices design patterns, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data streaming platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working in remote, agile teams.
• Familiarity with security best practices for cloud environments.