Cloud Architects with AWS and Azure experience

Job Description

We are looking for an Enterprise Architect/Engineer resource that has Azure and/or AWS experience, to support the outsourced build of both AWS and Azure (interfacing and assuring the build is delivered by a third-party vendor on behalf of the client).

Location preference:

• Location: Hybrid – MUST be able to travel to client office in Edinburgh 2-1 days per week, or as required. (Travel expenses can be covered by client).

Tasks and Deliverables, Azure Platform Lead:

• Lead the design and implementation of a Greenfield Azure environment
• Implement best practices for modern engineering, harnessing Infrastructure as Code to allow for repeatability and automation for deployments
• Design in a security-first manner, implementing security controls to satisfy our security requirements
• Working with test engineering teams to ensure the platform build is robust and fit for purpose
• Strong leadership and communication skills, working with technology leadership members
• Ensure the quality of engineering deliverables and identify skill sets and resource gaps in building teams, security-first

Additional Experience (nice to have):

• MS Fabric platform with associated data and analytic technologies
• Previous experience building a Greenfield environment, along with Azure certifications
• Experience working with material outsourcers

Tasks and Deliverables, AWS Platform Lead:

• Lead the design and implementation of a Greenfield AWS environment
• Implement best practices for modern engineering, harnessing Infrastructure as Code to allow for repeatability and automation for deployments
• Design in a security-first manner, implementing security controls to satisfy our security requirements
• Working with test engineering teams to ensure the platform build is robust and fit for purpose
• Strong leadership and communication skills, working with technology leadership members
• Ensure the quality of engineering deliverables and identify skill sets and resource gaps in building teams

Additional Experience (nice to have):

• FinOps and cost optimisations
• Previous experience building a Greenfield environment along with AWS certifications
• Experience working with material outsourcers

Required skills and experience:

• Proven Cloud Architecture experience with Azure and AWS
• Strong experience with Terraform
• Experience collaborating with different stakeholders and working with cross-functional teams