The Role: Java Architect GCP & Kubernetes Location: Sheffield, UK Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Remote work option Available: Hybrid( 2 Days onsite in a week) Job Description: Key Responsibilities: Analyze existing on-premises application architecture and identify migration requirements. Design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based architecture on GCP utilizing Kubernetes for container orchestration. Develop detailed technical architecture and migration roadmaps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps, security, and infrastructure. Lead the implementation of migration strategies, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity. Define best practices for cloud-native application development and deployment. Optimize application performance, security, and cost-efficiency in the cloud environment. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to development teams. Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Java architect with extensive experience in designing large-scale enterprise applications. In-depth knowledge of GCP services, such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, etc. Strong expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration. Experience in migrating applications from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments. Solid understanding of microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Kubernetes certifications) are a plus. Preferred Skills: Experience with other cloud providers (AWS, Azure). Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager. Prior experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver.