Job Description: Cloud Architect – Azure, DevOps, Terraform
(with Technical Account Management Focus)
Position: Cloud Architect
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Type: Full-time
We are seeking a skilled and client-focused Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Azure, DevOps, and Terraform to join our team. This role combines hands-on cloud architecture and delivery with Technical Account Management responsibilities for key clients.
You will act as a trusted technical advisor, owning the end-to-end technical relationship with assigned customers—shaping cloud strategy, guiding architectural decisions, and ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value. This is a highly visible, client-facing role requiring both strong technical leadership and excellent stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Delivery
* Design, implement, and evolve secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure.
* Define cloud landing zones, reference architectures, and platform standards aligned to client and organizational goals.
* Lead the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ensuring repeatability, reliability, and compliance.
* Provide architectural oversight across development, testing, and production environments.
DevOps & Automation
* Champion DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipeline design, release automation, and operational monitoring.
* Collaborate with engineering teams to improve deployment velocity, reliability, and observability.
* Drive automation initiatives to reduce operational overhead and improve platform stability.
Technical Account Management (Core Focus)
* Act as the primary technical point of contact for designated client accounts.
* Build long-term, trusted relationships with client technical and business stakeholders.
* Own the technical account lifecycle, including onboarding, solution roadmap definition, and ongoing optimisation.
* Translate client business objectives into actionable cloud and DevOps strategies.
* Lead regular technical governance meetings, architecture reviews, and roadmap discussions.
* Proactively identify risks, improvement opportunities, and innovation initiatives within client environments.
* Support account growth through technical insight, solution shaping, and contribution to proposals or statements of work (non-sales).
Governance, Security & Optimisation
* Ensure architectures align with Azure Well-Architected Framework principles.
* Embed security, compliance, and governance controls into all solutions.
* Advise clients on cloud cost optimisation, performance tuning, and operational best practices.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to internal teams.
* Stay current with Azure, Terraform, and DevOps advancements, bringing new ideas and patterns into client solutions.
* Contribute to internal standards, accelerators, and reusable assets.
Requirements
* Extensive Azure Experience: Strong background designing and operating production-grade Azure environments.
* Terraform Expertise: Proven experience delivering Infrastructure as Code at scale.
* DevOps Proficiency: Hands-on experience with CI/CD, automation, and monitoring platforms.
* Technical Account Management Experience: Demonstrated ability to own and grow technical client relationships in a consultative or managed services environment.
* Client-Facing Skills: Confident communicator able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Architectural Leadership: Experience making and defending architectural decisions in complex environments.
* Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to align technical solutions with business outcomes.
* Remote Working Capability: Highly self-directed with excellent time and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
* HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
* Experience with additional automation or configuration tools (e.g. Ansible, Python, PowerShell)
* Exposure to FinOps, cost governance, or cloud optimisation frameworks
* Background in consulting, MSP, or customer-facing platform roles
What We Offer
* Fully Remote (UK): Work flexibly from anywhere in the UK.
* Client Impact: Play a key role in shaping cloud strategy for high-profile customers.
* Career Progression: Clear path toward Senior Architect, Principal Architect, or Head of Cloud/TAM roles.
* Learning & Development: Training budgets, certification support, and continuous skills development.
* Inclusive Culture: Collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and diversity.
If you are passionate about cloud architecture and enjoy owning long-term technical client relationships, this role offers the perfect blend of deep technical work and strategic customer engagement.
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with Azure, DevOps, Terraform, and client-facing technical roles.