Cloud Architect (GCP)

• Salary is up to £110,000 DOE
• 4 days per week - Central London
• Deep understanding of GCP, Cloud Strategy, Architecture, Data Integration, Stakeholder Engagement is required
• To apply please call or email

ABOUT THE CLIENT:We are on the lookout for an experienced Cloud Architect to join our client's rapidly growing technology team. This key leadership role is perfect for someone who thrives in high-paced, innovation-driven environments and is passionate about leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to drive cutting-edge solutions. As the first technical hire within the engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing a world-class cloud infrastructure, working closely with external partners and leading the internal build-out of their cloud environment.

THE CLOUD ARCHITECT ROLE:

• Cloud Strategy & Governance: Lead cloud adoption strategy, ensuring infrastructure aligns with business needs through strong technical governance.
• Architecture & Implementation: Design and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on GCP, migrating legacy systems and modernising applications.
• BigQuery Integration: Architect data integration with BigQuery to enable real-time analytics for business decisions.
• CI/CD Management: Oversee CI/CD pipelines for efficient app development, deployment, and integration.
• Cost Optimisation: Implement strategies to minimize cloud costs while maintaining performance.
• Security & Compliance: Define cloud security policies, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a top-tier engineering team, fostering innovation.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless cloud integration across platforms.

THE CLOUD ARCHITECT - ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• 5+ years in cloud computing, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud architectures at scale, with a strong understanding of GCP services, including compute, storage, networking, and security
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Java, Python, with experience in building cloud-native applications
• Strong expertise in cloud data management, including databases, ETL pipelines, and cloud storage solutions
• Deep knowledge of cloud security practices, governance, and compliance
• Demonstrated leadership experience with 3+ years managing technical teams, ensuring the delivery of large-scale cloud projects
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Familiarity with cloud cost management strategies and tools
• Bonus: Experience working in professional sports or media environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

TO BE CONSIDERED…Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on . By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS: GCP, Cloud Strategy, Architecture, Data Integration, Stakeholder Engagement