Cloud Platforms Architect

GIOS Technology Limited; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm specializing in cloud solutions is seeking a Cloud platforms Architect with expertise in designing and deploying large-scale distributed systems on AWS. The ideal candidate should have a detailed understanding of containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, along with strong automation skills leveraging Terraform and CI/CD practices. This role bridges business and engineering demands, optimizing backend structures and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in AWS architectures and services.
• Proven expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Ability to design and implement CI/CD pipelines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy resilient, large-scale distributed systems using AWS.
• Lead the implementation of containerized strategies using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Own the end-to-end automation lifecycle leveraging Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
• Design high-performance backend structures utilizing PostgreSQL and NoSQL.
• Act as a bridge between business and engineering to align solutions.

Skills

Architecting large-scale distributed systems

AWS (IaaS, PaaS, Serverless)

Docker and Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

PostgreSQL

NoSQL (DynamoDB)

API-first systems

Event-Driven systems

Kafka ecosystem

Job description

We are hiring for Cloud platforms Architect (Domain : Banking / Financial)

• Architect and deploy resilient, large-scale distributed systems using AWS (IaaS, PaaS, Serverless), ensuring all solutions align with enterprise-grade scalability and observability standards.
• Lead the implementation of containerized strategies using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS), driving the transition toward robust, cloud-native application environments.
• Own the end-to-end automation lifecycle by leveraging Terraform (IaC) and GitLab/Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to foster a mature DevOps culture across global teams.
• Design high-performance backend structures utilizing PostgreSQL and NoSQL (DynamoDB), while building API-first and Event-Driven systems integrated with the Kafka ecosystem.
• Act as a bridge between business and engineering by translating complex requirements into Reference Architectures, mentoring Agile teams, and ensuring alignment with TOGAF or enterprise standards