Title
Cloud Architect
Team
Platform Design Team
Location
Multiple sites, flexible on Dundalk HQ, ROI, NI, UK & Gibraltar
The
Cloud Architect
is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining and governing the strategic architecture that underpins the organisation's cloud and infrastructure platforms.
Acting as the
technical authority
across infrastructure (on-premises and cloud), this role ensures that architectural decisions deliver
operational integrity, security, compliance, and value for money
. You will work closely with the
Director of Cloud
,
Platform Design
, and
Platform Engineering
teams to drive the cloud transformation journey, embedding DevOps and automation principles into every layer of delivery.
This is a
hands-on, self-directed role
requiring both strategic vision and technical depth. The Cloud Architect will design solutions, establish standards, and create proof-of-concepts (POCs) to demonstrate the feasibility of architectural approaches. You will also mentor engineering and architecture talent across the organisation, enabling a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Architecture & Design
* Define and own the
architecture strategy
for cloud foundations and infrastructure services (on-premises and cloud).
* Develop and maintain
reference architectures, patterns, and blueprints
that standardise delivery across all cloud platforms.
* Translate business needs into
cloud-native and hybrid solutions
that ensure scalability, resilience, compliance, and cost optimisation.
* Incorporate
DevOps principles
and
CI/CD alignment
into all solution designs.
* Champion
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
as a core enabler of automation and standardisation.
* Lead the definition of
security-by-design
patterns and ensure architectural compliance with governance and risk frameworks.
Cloud Strategy & Delivery Enablement
* Partner with the
Director of Cloud
to shape and evolve the organisation's cloud strategy.
* Provide architectural oversight and support to
Platform Engineering
,
Platform Design
, and
Cloud Management Office
teams.
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into business outcomes.
* Support roadmap planning, platform evolution, and cloud product ownership by aligning architecture with delivery priorities.
* Drive evaluation and adoption of emerging cloud and infrastructure technologies, ensuring the platform remains future-ready.
Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring
* Promote agile, DevOps, and product-centric ways of working across the cloud organisation.
* Lead by example—demonstrating thought leadership, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving.
* Build a strong architectural community of practice, fostering innovation and knowledge sharing.
Governance & Continuous Improvement
* Maintain oversight of architecture decisions related to infrastructure, cloud, and security domains.
* Establish and enforce
architecture review processes
, ensuring solutions align with enterprise standards and strategy.
* Conduct regular assessments to identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and performance improvement.
* Develop and maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and user journeys to support solution clarity and stakeholder understanding.
* Build and demonstrate
proof-of-concepts (POCs)
to validate designs and accelerate innovation.
The Person
Experience
* 5+ years' experience in
cloud architecture
, covering infrastructure, cloud services, and security domains.
* Proven success leading
cloud transformation programmes
and large-scale
migration initiatives
.
* Certified to
Professional or Expert level
in AWS and/or Azure architecture.
AWS is the preference.
* Deep hands-on experience with
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
* Strong background in
DevOps
,
Agile delivery
, and
CI/CD integration
.
* Demonstrated experience as a
cloud product owner
, setting and evolving platform roadmaps.
* Skilled in producing
architecture documentation, diagrams, and user journeys
for technical and non-technical audiences.
* Experience mentoring other architects and engineers, with a focus on professional development and talent recognition.
Skills & Attributes
* Strategic thinker with a
visionary mindset
and the ability to influence at executive level.
* Deep technical understanding of infrastructure (on-premises and cloud), networking, and security principles.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills—able to simplify complex concepts.
* Confident self-starter, capable of managing priorities and delivering outcomes independently.
* Passionate about innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.
* Collaborative and adaptable, with a focus on driving shared success across multidisciplinary teams.