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We are looking to register your interest in Cloud Solutions Architect opportunities. Roles of this type could involve designing and implementing scalable cloud infrastructure solutions, working across distributed systems and modern application platforms to support enterprise digital transformation initiatives.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in Cloud Solutions Architect roles within organisations undergoing cloud modernisation and digital platform expansion. Roles of this type may sit within collaborative technical teams, working with stakeholders across engineering, operations and business functions to translate complex requirements into robust, scalable cloud architectures. You could be involved in evaluating cloud platforms, designing microservices-based solutions and establishing CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery at enterprise scale.

Typical role overview

• Location: Bristol, City of Bristol, England
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: £700–800 per day
• Specialism: Cloud infrastructure and solutions architecture

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Designing and architecting cloud solutions across Azure, AWS or GCP, aligned to organisational requirements
• Evaluating and recommending cloud platforms, services and technologies to support application modernisation
• Working with development teams to implement microservices architectures and containerised solutions using Docker and Kubernetes
• Establishing and optimising CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Supporting the integration and deployment of enterprise systems, including SAP S/4HANA and SAP RISE implementations
• Designing distributed systems, APIs and data pipelines that meet performance, scalability and quality standards
• Collaborating across teams to define cloud governance, security and operational standards
• Contributing to technical reviews and architecture decisions across multiple workstreams

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

Must-have

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing cloud solutions on Azure, AWS or GCP
• Strong working knowledge of microservices, APIs, distributed systems and modern application architecture
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language or platform such as .NET, ASP.NET, Java, Spring Boot or Python
• Understanding of data pipelines, data quality and SQL
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent demonstrable experience

Nice-to-have

• AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification or equivalent cloud certification
• Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC or SAP RISE
• Knowledge of BPMN, UML or other architecture and design methodologies
• Experience with Linux, Windows administration or scripting languages such as Bash
• Exposure to data visualisation tools such as Power BI
• Understanding of network architecture, firewalls or DMZ configuration

What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Involvement in strategically important cloud modernisation and digital transformation programmes
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud platforms, distributed systems and modern development practices
• Opportunities to architect solutions that span multiple technology domains and stakeholder functions
• Potential to contribute to technical standards-setting and architectural governance
• Scope to develop expertise across multiple cloud providers and enterprise platforms
• Professional development in cloud certifications, architecture frameworks and emerging technologies
• Flexible contract engagement with scope to extend based on delivery and business need

About SThree

SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.

Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds

How to register interest

If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.