Lead Cloud Architect
3 days ago
Manchester
About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Cloud Architect (GCP) to join a leading technology and innovation consultancy, supporting UK public sector clients in their cloud transformation journeys. This role sits within a highly skilled team dedicated to designing, engineering, and optimising Google Cloud Platform (GCP ) solutions that power large-scale, mission-critical systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping cloud strategy, driving architectural excellence, and leading technical delivery across complex digital environments. What Youll Do As a Google Cloud Architect, the successful candidate will: • Lead the technical architecture and delivery of Google Cloud solutions for public sector organisations., • Design, deploy, and operate secure, scalable, and high-performing GCP environments., • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery., • Apply deep knowledge of Google Cloud architecture and engineering to deliver enterprise-grade solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements., • Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical decisions with strategic business outcomes. Key Skills & Experience Applicants should demonstrate: • At least one Google Cloud Professional-level certification ., • Proven expertise across a range of Google Cloud services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Storage, and GKE as well as broader IaaS technologies ( e.g. Kubernetes, systems virtualisation)., • Experience designing and engineering cloud-based architectures to meet business and operational objectives., • Hands-on experience producing comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and operational runbooks., • Strong understanding of foundational cloud platforms, including landing zones, IAM, VPCs, and networking., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Desirable Skills Candidates who stand out will also bring: • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, and experience with CI/CD pipelines and scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl)., • A solid grasp of cloud security best practices and tools, including IAM, firewalls, and encryption., • Experience managing hybrid and multi-cloud networking (TCP/IP, subnets, load balancing, DNS)., • A track record of leading small technical teams, providing guidance and mentorship., • Experience in site reliability engineering (SRE) or IT operations, including incident response and troubleshooting., • Strong problem-solving and innovation skills, with evidence of delivering technical improvements or new ways of working.