Key Responsibilities
· Architect end-to-end cloud infrastructure solutions tailored to large-scale retail and telecom environments.
· Lead infrastructure modernization projects including migration of compute, storage, and network workloads to GCP.
· Design hybrid and multi-cloud architectures ensuring scalability, availability, and cost-efficiency.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including network engineers, security architects, and application developers.
· Establish infrastructure standards and reference architectures for retail stores, data centers, and telco networks.
· Ensure compliance with UK regulations including GDPR, BSI, and Telekom security frameworks.
· Engage directly with enterprise clients, leading technical workshops and architecture reviews.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
· 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud architecture roles, including experience with different industry verticals (Example - retail and/or telecom systems).
· 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
· In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with core GCP services (e.g., Compute Engine, GKE, VPC, Cloud Storage, Cloud IAM, Cloud DNS, Cloud Load Balancing).
· Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform.
· Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
· Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
· Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls).
· Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., GCP Operations Suite, Prometheus, Grafana).
· Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
· Experience with hybrid cloud deployments, data center migrations, and networking topologies.
· Strong knowledge of cloud security and governance practices within regulated environments.
· Fluent in English (spoken and written).
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Experience:

• IT infrastructure : 10 years (preferred)
• cloud infrastructure engineering (GCP): 6 years (preferred)
• GKE, VPC, Cloud Storage: 6 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: Remot

Please refer the Job description for details