Cloud Solutions ArchitectDaily Rate Contract (1 day onsite, Dublin City Centre) Ireland or UKMy Dublin based client is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect for a daily rate contract. The Cloud Architect will support a large-scale digital and cloud transformation programme. This is a daily rate contract role focused on designing, delivering, and optimising secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS and/or Azure environments. You will operate within a Cloud Centre of Excellence style function, contributing hands-on architecture expertise, establishing best practice patterns, and accelerating cloud adoption across enterprise platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud architecture solutions aligned to enterprise and regulatory requirementsRefine and translate business requirements into robust technical designsProvide strategic guidance on cloud adoption, platform optimisation, and architectural best practiceDrive innovation and cost optimisation across public cloud environmentsPresent architectural solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersEnsure security-by-design principles are embedded across all solutionsDevelop reusable, repeatable cloud patterns to accelerate delivery and reduce platform overheadCollaborate with engineering teams to implement, deploy, and enhance cloud capabilitiesEnsure solutions meet performance, reliability, and governance standardsRequired Experience5+ years' experience designing and implementing scalable cloud solutionsStrong background in modern cloud-native architecture (microservices, serverless, containerisation)Hands-on Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform, CloudFormation)Deep experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS or Azure)Experience designing or implementing Kubernetes solutions (preferably EKS or equivalent)Proven ability to manage and optimise public cloud infrastructure environmentsStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsExperience producing clear, structured architecture and design documentationDesirable ExperienceExposure to regulated or complex enterprise environmentsExperience across both AWS and AzureCI/CD and DevOps implementation using IaC toolingExperience supporting cloud migration or transformation programmesCertifications (Advantageous)AWS Certified Solutions Architect (or equivalent cloud certification)