Job Title
Cloud Architect
Team
Platform Design Team
Location
Multiple sites, flexible on Dundalk HQ, ROI, NI, UK, & Gibraltar
The Role
Senior Role – Self-managed Individual Contributor
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.
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.
Reporting Line
Reports to:
Director of Cloud
Works closely with:
Platform Design
,
Platform Engineering
,
Cloud Management Office
, and
Enterprise Architecture
teams.
Scope of Influence
Accountable for
all architecture decisions
relating to infrastructure, cloud, and security.
Provides
strategic technical direction
across cloud foundation delivery and platform evolution.
Acts as
technical ambassador
for cloud transformation within and beyond the IT organisation.
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