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Profectus Recruitment

Cloud Architect

Hybrid

Reading, United kingdom

£ 70,000 /year

Full Time

13-03-2026

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Skills

Architecture Cloud Architecture Enterprise Architecture Azure AWS cloud platforms Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

Cloud Architect – Microsoft Azure

Up to £70,000 (negotiable) + exceptional benefits | Permanent | Hybrid - Newbury

We are looking for a Cloud Hosting Architect to lead the design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of enterprise cloud and on-site hosting platforms. You will take ownership of architecture across Azure, ensuring critical business systems are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective.

This is a hands-on architecture role with genuine influence, ideal for someone who enjoys shaping strategy as well as getting involved in delivery.

The role

Design and deliver scalable, secure, and sustainable hosting solutions on Azure (ideally with some AWS exposure)
Lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, and site assessments
Produce cloud architecture roadmaps and reference frameworks
Embed InfoSec, SecOps, and data privacy principles into all designs
Oversee solution delivery and work closely with engineers
Produce clear technical documentation and reusable assets to support MVPs and POCs
Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and internal security policies
Stay ahead of emerging technologies across cloud, AI/ML, and information security

Skills and experience

Strong hands-on experience with Azure hosting and cloud technologies
In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms, Azure essential and AWS desirable
Experience delivering cloud migrations or IT transformation programmes
Good understanding of enterprise architecture principles
Confident engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Knowledge of ISO 27001 and/or Cyber Essentials Plus

If this sounds like an ideal role for you currently a Cloud Architect, Azure Cloud Architect, Cloud Solutions Architect, Hosting Architect or Enterprise Cloud Architect please apply with an up to date version of your CV for immediate consideration.

About the Company

Profectus is Latin to advance or succeed, this perfectly encapsulates our aim which is to advance candidates careers and succeed in meeting our client’s expectations first time and every time. Profectus Recruitment has extensive experience in sourcing top talent in IT, Digital, Cyber Security & Data Science to ensure whatever opening you have you will always be speaking to someone who speaks your language! Our individual technical specialism and our established pool of candidates allows us to excel in the supply of staffi... Know more