At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape our cloud infrastructure strategy and drive automation for efficient delivery.
- Company: Join a leading global real estate consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for innovation.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the tech space while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in Cloud Infrastructure Architecture and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Founded in 1896, the company is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 markets, with 600+ offices and 20,000+ people globally. At the heart of all we do are our clients, and a relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property.
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Architect who shares our core philosophy of delivering high-quality products and services through iterative delivery and the fast flow of value. Every team member is a critical player in delivering outcomes that align with our business objectives, and we expect our people to have a deep understanding of agile and DevOps practices. If you are a multi-disciplinary individual who can operate autonomously across functional boundaries, demonstrate an openness to new ideas, and have a continuous improvement mindset, then we would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Play a key role in shaping our cloud infrastructure strategy and contributing to technology roadmaps.
- Help define and evolve Azure cloud standards, reference architectures, and DevOps practices across the organisation.
- Identify and remove process inefficiencies to improve delivery flow and operational performance.
- Drive automation across infrastructure, testing, and delivery pipelines to shorten feedback and deployment cycles.
- Deliver solutions that meet customer needs, while iterating based on feedback and learning.
- Ensure smooth, efficient flow of work from concept to delivery aligned with business priorities.
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Cloud Infrastructure Architecture.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, contributing beyond your core skillset.
- Proven experience in designing complex, scalable architectures in an agile environment.
- Mindset of constant improvement and upskilling, individually and for the team.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work within agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban, and continuously deliver incremental value.
- Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
- Proficiency in the Microsoft stack (Azure, M365) preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Solid experience with lean, agile, and DevOps practices.
Technical Skills (should include some of the following)
- Azure Compute: VMs, VMSS, App Service, Azure Functions, AKS, etc.
- Azure Networking: ExpressRoute, Virtual Network, ASG/NSG, Front Door, Azure Firewall, DNS, UDR, Traffic Manager.
- Azure Management & Governance: Policy, Management Groups, RBAC, Bastion, Automation, Backup, ASR, Azure Monitor, Defender.
- Azure Storage: Blob, Disks, Files.
- Azure Migrations: Azure Migrate, 3rd-party tools.
- DevOps Tools: Azure Pipelines, Azure DevOps, GitHub.
- Broad technical knowledge across infrastructure disciplines: Microsoft Technologies, Databases, LAN/WAN/MAN, Routing, Firewall, Wireless, IDS/IPS, SASE, VPN services, Load Balancing, and IT Security.
Nice to Have
- Awareness or experience with AI architecture concepts, such as designing cloud infrastructure to support AI/ML workloads, understanding of AI platform services (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services), and familiarity with data pipelines and model deployment in cloud environments.
- Strong knowledge of Identity/Governance (IAM) is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications in architecture or cloud technologies (e.g., TOGAF, AZ-104 / AZ-400, AZ-303/304/305).
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Cloud Infrastructure Architect employer: United States Digital Space LLC
As a leading independent real estate consultancy headquartered in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to professional growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and a focus on innovation, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to our clients' success while shaping the future of the built environment. With a strong emphasis on autonomy and respect for diverse perspectives, we create an environment where your ideas are valued and celebrated.
Contact Details:
United States Digital Space LLC Recruitment Team
