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Principal Cloud Architect - Standard Life plc
Cloud Architect
Senior technical leader shaping cloud strategy and delivery, driving multi‑cloud architecture, automation, and security using AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform and Kubernetes.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and govern the enterprise cloud architecture across multiple public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to meet business and technical objectives.
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available solutions using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to embed best‑practice cloud patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and automated governance.
- Mentor and upskill senior engineers and architects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Evaluate emerging cloud technologies, provide strategic recommendations, and drive migration road‑maps for legacy workloads.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience designing and delivering complex cloud solutions, with deep expertise in at least two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proven mastery of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and cost‑optimization principles.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of influencing senior leadership.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect) are highly desirable.
Skills
awsazureterraformkubernetes