Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Telefónica Tech

. Lead solution architecture across complex cloud migration, modernisation, landing zone, platform, security and cloud-native engagements .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and AWS, with a strong focus on cloud architecture, governance, and security. Capable of leading complex solution architecture and producing implementation-ready documentation while mentoring teams and influencing customer engagements.

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Microsoft Azure ExpertiseAWS ExpertiseCloud Architecture KnowledgeArchitecture GovernanceSolution Design Documentation

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Hard Skills

Cloud MigrationModernisationInfrastructure as CodeDevOps PrinciplesCloud-Native SolutionsIaaSPaaSSaaSNetworkingSecurity

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCustomer EngagementPublic SpeakingMentoringTechnical Discussion Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSCloud Governance ToolsAutomation ToolsPlatform Engineering Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)AWS Certified Solutions Architect - ProfessionalTOGAF

Industry Keywords

Cloud SecurityOperational ReadinessFinOpsArchitecture FrameworksTechnical Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead solution architecture across complex cloud migration, modernisation, landing zone, platform, security and cloud-native engagements
Shape technical solutions for customer opportunities, bids and RFPs, balancing technical quality, commercial viability and delivery practicality
Design secure, scalable and resilient solutions across Azure and/or AWS, spanning infrastructure, networking, identity, governance and operations
Produce and assure HLDs, LLDs, reference architectures, design documentation and architectural decisions
Lead customer discovery sessions, technical workshops, design reviews and solution playback sessions
Work closely with Cloud Engineering and Delivery teams to ensure architecture is practical, implementable and operationally sound
Provide architecture governance and design assurance, identifying risks, dependencies, constraints and exceptions
Maintain alignment between presales solutions and delivered solutions
Contribute to cloud architecture standards, reusable patterns, blueprints and reference designs
Mentor Cloud Solutions Architects and strengthen architecture capability and best practice across the wider team
Shape solutions during customer engagements, influence bids and RFPs, establish architectural direction and help ensure technical soundness through delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and/or AWS within complex enterprise cloud environments
Strong cloud architecture knowledge across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, networking, identity, security, governance and operations
Experience designing cloud migration, modernisation, landing zone, platform or cloud-native solutions
Proven experience leading complex solution architecture and producing implementation-ready architecture documentation
Good understanding of DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, automation and platform engineering principles
Experience contributing to or leading bids, RFPs, proposals and customer solution development
Strong understanding of architecture governance, technical assurance and design decision-making
Ability to confidently lead technical discussions with technical and non-technical customer stakeholders
Ability to balance customer requirements, technical quality, delivery risk and commercial considerations
Experience across both Azure and AWS (desirable)
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or equivalent practical experience (desirable)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or equivalent practical experience (desirable)
TOGAF or another recognised architecture framework/certification (desirable)
Experience with FinOps, cloud governance, cloud security and operational readiness (desirable)
Experience mentoring architects or other technical professionals (desirable)
Public speaking, technical thought leadership or knowledge-sharing experience (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees can work remotely
Inclusive culture and accessible hiring practices
Employee Resource Groups, including TogetHer (Women's network), Diversity and Inclusion, Telefónica Tech Pride, Neurodiversity, ELEVATE (African and Caribbean heritage network), and Sustainability