- 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 both technical and non-technical customer stakeholders.
- Ability to balance customer requirements, technical quality, delivery risk and commercial considerations.
- Experience across both Azure and AWS.
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or equivalent practical experience.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or equivalent practical experience.
- TOGAF or another recognised architecture framework/certification.
- Experience with FinOps, cloud governance, cloud security and operational readiness.
- Experience mentoring architects or other technical professionals.
- Public speaking, technical thought leadership or knowledge-sharing experience.
The corresponding role documentation likewise treats Azure/AWS, enterprise-scale cloud delivery and architecture experience as central, with TOGAF, security, FinOps and cloud-governance credentials adding value.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
You'll work across the full architecture lifecycle rather than being limited to either presales or delivery. That means shaping solutions during customer engagements, influencing bids and RFPs, establishing architectural direction and then helping ensure the resulting solution remains technically sound through delivery.
You'll also have scope to influence reusable architecture patterns and standards, mentor other architects and work across areas including cloud migration, modernisation, cloud-native architecture, landing zones, platform engineering, security, governance and FinOps
Additional Information
At Telefónica Tech, we believe inclusion is the bridge that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We celebrate and respect our differences because diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.
Be yourself with us, and feel that you belong.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We are also committed to equity, accessible hiring practices, and creating an inclusive culture through many means including TogetHer (Women's network) and our Employee Resource Groups which include Diversity and Inclusion, Telefónica Tech Pride, Neurodiversity, ELEVATE (African and Caribbean heritage network), and Sustainability.
We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch.
