Infrastructure & Cloud Architect

Position: Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Architect (Retail domain must) Location: London, UK (Candidates based in UK – Working in EMEA Timezone) Job Type: Long term Contract (Inside IR35) Work Mode: Complete On-site NOTE: Our client is not accepting Skilled Work, ICT, PSW, Tier 4, Global Mobility, Business Visa holders. Certification Requirements: anything related to Data Engineering Mandatory skills: Data Architecture, Data Engineering, GCP Required Skills : Bachelor\’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience. Strong experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (5+ years). In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with core GCP services (e.g., Compute Engine, GKE, VPC, Cloud Storage, Cloud IAM, Cloud DNS, Cloud Load Balancing). Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform. Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls). Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., GCP Operations Suite, Prometheus, Grafana). Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.