Entry-level Cloud Architect

at  MFA Talent Services

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Title: Entry-level Cloud Architect
Location: London – Hybrid - 3 office / 2 remote
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Bonus
This role requires, or the ability to gain, SC Clearance
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for an Entry-level Cloud Architect will support the design, implementation, and management of cloud solutions on Azure and AWS. This entry-level position focuses on assisting senior architects and teams in building scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud environments while gaining hands-on experience in cloud technologies, strategies, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in Cloud Solution Design: Support the development of cloud architectures on Azure and AWS, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate on Cloud Strategies: Work with senior architects to develop cloud strategies, frameworks, and guidelines aligned with organisational goals.
• Support Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Integrations: Help design and implement solutions that integrate on-premises systems with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Contribute to Cloud Migrations: Assist in the assessment, planning, and execution of application and data migrations to Azure or AWS.
• Technical Support for Solution Development: Collaborate with development teams to ensure cloud-based applications, microservices, and APIs are effectively implemented and optimised.
• Security and Compliance: Help ensure solutions meet security standards and regulatory requirements under the guidance of senior architects.
• Monitor and Optimise Costs: Assist in analysing cloud resource usage to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Team Collaboration: Work with stakeholders, senior architects, and third-party vendors to support the delivery of technical solutions

Skills & Experience

Experience:

• 1–2 years of experience in IT, cloud technologies, or a related field (internships or hands-on projects acceptable).
• Exposure to Azure and AWS services or basic knowledge of cloud environments.
• Familiarity with cloud migration projects, CI/CD pipelines, or DevOps practices is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Basic understanding of Azure and AWS services (e.g., compute, storage, and networking).
• Awareness of cloud-native application architectures, microservices, and APIs.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of security principles like IAM, firewalls, and encryption.
• Experience with automation tools like Docker or Jenkins is a bonus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong eagerness to learn and develop cloud expertise.
• Good problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Effective communication skills for working in cross-functional teams and explaining technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with containerisation technologies like Docker (preferred but not mandatory).
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

About the client
My client is a business transformation consultancy that leads in innovation like no other. With diverse expertise, they guide ideas from inception through design and development to successful commercialisation. They revitalise organisations by fostering innovative leadership, dynamic cultures, and optimised systems. Their success stems from their dedicated team, ensuring impactful work every da

• Assist in Cloud Solution Design: Support the development of cloud architectures on Azure and AWS, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate on Cloud Strategies: Work with senior architects to develop cloud strategies, frameworks, and guidelines aligned with organisational goals.
• Support Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Integrations: Help design and implement solutions that integrate on-premises systems with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Contribute to Cloud Migrations: Assist in the assessment, planning, and execution of application and data migrations to Azure or AWS.
• Technical Support for Solution Development: Collaborate with development teams to ensure cloud-based applications, microservices, and APIs are effectively implemented and optimised.
• Security and Compliance: Help ensure solutions meet security standards and regulatory requirements under the guidance of senior architects.
• Monitor and Optimise Costs: Assist in analysing cloud resource usage to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Team Collaboration: Work with stakeholders, senior architects, and third-party vendors to support the delivery of technical solution