Job Description

IT Cloud Architect
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract
PCD330010
Competitive

IT Cloud Architect
Do you have a passion for designing secure, scalable cloud solutions? Are you a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment? If you are looking to influence the future of cloud architecture at an international organisation, then we have an exceptional opportunity for you at the organisation.
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join the organisation based at our Head Office on Whitehall Road, Leeds. With our collaborative hybrid working environment, you will have the flexibility and support to thrive in your role.
This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping and delivering cloud-first solutions across a global business, while working with a highly skilled and dedicated Cloud Management function. We are looking for someone who’s excited to bring their technical expertise and innovative mindset to a dynamic and inclusive team.

About the role:

We are currently looking to appoint a Cloud Architect to join our Cloud Management team in the organisation. This role reports directly to the Head of Cloud and DevOps, and you will be a key figure in leading the technical vision and guiding the cloud strategy across the organisation.

Why join the organisation?
At the organisation, our purpose is to build a better world through financial inclusion, and we play a crucial role in society helping people who are often financially excluded to access simple, personal, and affordable finance and a variety of great value home, medical and life insurance to help them and their families.
If you work with us, you will be joining a truly international team of 22,000 people working in 9 countries, and across 3 continents, who are driven to build a better world for our customers.
Our culture is focused on doing what’s right for our customers, colleagues, and communities. Join us, and you will be empowered to develop yourself within a business that is exciting, fast-moving, and inspiring.
What can we offer you?
The culture at the organisation is driven by our shared values. People are put first; we access differences and encourage individuality. Due to our flat business structure, we enjoy collaborating together.
Meaningful Work- Contribute to shaping a sustainable future and making a real difference.
Professional Growth-Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous learning and development, with opportunities to lead and innovate.
Inclusive Culture- Be part of a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects every team member.

Your total rewards package at the organisation:
Competitive Salary
Eligibility for annual performance bonus of 25.2% dependent on company performance
Generous employer pension contribution of 10%
Car allowance of £8,000 per annum
Hybrid Working
25 days annual holiday entitlement rising to 28 days after 5 years complete service, plus the opportunity to purchase an additional week of the annual leave
Life Assurance cover providing a lump sum of 3x your annual salary
Group Income Protection cover providing financial support if illness or injury means that you are off work for an extended period of time
Give As You Earn scheme which allows you to make regular donations to charity from your salary before tax and National Insurance is deducted
Menopause Plan which provides access to experienced menopause trained GPs as well as 24/7 anytime health line for unlimited nurse advice
Our Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
A salary sacrifice Ride to Work scheme where you can save 26-40% on the cost of a new bike and accessories
Access 24 hours a day, 7 days per week to our Employee Assistance Programme for practical advice and information covering a wide range of topics.
... and much more!

Here’s what experience we need from you:
Strategic thinking and deep experience with public cloud platform.
Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps tooling.
Ability to influence teams and embed best practices in a global, multi-vendor environment.
Proven track record in delivering cloud transformations and architecture in large-scale organisations.
Cloud certifications such as public cloud platform the organisation Architect, and public cloud platform Certified Security and/or public cloud platform Certified Advanced Networking are highly desirable.

Your day-to-day activities are likely to include the following:
Collaborating with delivery teams to create scalable, secure and optimised cloud solutions.
Designing, delivering and maintaining automated public cloud platform environments leveraging cloud-native services.
Providing expert input to audits, risk assessments and security reviews.
Mentoring teams on cloud architecture principles, CI/CD and modern architecture practices.
Working with global suppliers and stakeholders to roll out and optimise cloud services.
What are we looking for?

As our Cloud Architect, you will play a pivotal role in:
Designing and delivering cloud platform architecture and automation processes (primarily public cloud platform, also public cloud platform).
Guiding the strategic direction of cloud services across multiple technology teams.
Supporting project and product teams with architectural insight and direction.
Driving the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps and cloud-native solutions.
Enabling effective cloud security, compliance, and cost optimisation through automation and best practice.
Managing and maintaining the Group cloud platform, enabling technology functions to maintain a well-architected, secure-by-design, and optimised cloud estate.