Cloud Architect

My Dublin based client is recruiting for a Senior Cloud Architect for a 6 month daily rate contract with a view to be extended working on a hybrid model. We are looking for an experienced Cloud Architect to design and evolve secure, scalable cloud and container platform solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design cloud infrastructure and platform solutions aligned with security and architectural standards.
• Provide practical guidance on cloud adoption, solution design and implementation.
• Design and support Kubernetes and container platforms, including Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA).
• Identify opportunities to improve cloud cost, performance, resilience and scalability.
• Create reusable architectural patterns and guardrails to accelerate safe cloud adoption.
• Work closely with engineering and DevOps teams and communicate designs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Have strong cloud-native architecture experience and hands-on knowledge of AWS and/or Azure, alongside Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerised environments is important, with Red Hat OpenShift / ROSA particularly valuable.
• Strong understanding of cloud native architecture and enjoy solving complex problems in a practical, collaborative way.
• You are comfortable working with public cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure, and have hands-on experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Python is also a differential.
• You value clear documentation and can explain technical concepts in a way that works for different audiences. Strong relationship building skills help you work effectively across teams and with partners.

Experience Required

• 5–10 years’ experience in architecture
• AWS and Azure environments
• Kubernetes, OpenShift and ROSA
• Terraform and/or CloudFormation
• DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Python or scripting/automation
• Regulated or financial services environments
• Cloud security, networking and identity
• Exposure to cloud-based AI services

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