Senior Cloud Platform Architect (GCP / Azure) – Contract
We’re recruiting an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Architect to support the design and build of enterprise-scale cloud platform and landing zone capabilities across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure.
This is a hands-on architecture role focused on platform engineering, cloud governance, and Kubernetes-based infrastructure, working closely with engineering and DevOps teams to deliver secure, scalable and reusable cloud services.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and optimise cloud landing zones across GCP and Azure
* Architect and support Kubernetes platforms using GKE and AKS
* Build and standardise Infrastructure as Code using Terraform / Terraform Cloud
* Define cloud governance, security and policy-as-code controls
* Support CI/CD integration for platform and infrastructure delivery
* Drive cloud automation using Python
* Lead migration of legacy workloads to modern cloud-native architectures
* Provide technical leadership and best practice guidance to engineering teams
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on experience as a Cloud Architect or Platform Architect
* Deep knowledge of GCP, with working experience in Azure
* Proven experience with Kubernetes (GKE, AKS)
* Advanced Terraform / IaC expertise
* Experience designing enterprise landing zones
* CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Harness)
* Cloud governance and security best practices
Nice to Have
* Policy-as-code (OPA, Sentinel)
* Cloud certifications (GCP, Azure, Kubernetes)
* Experience in regulated or enterprise environments
This role suits architects who enjoy building cloud platforms, not just designing them.
Apply now to discuss further