Cloud Architect

Job Description
Cloud Architect (Contract)

As a Senior Manager Technology (Architect, Cloud Infrastructure), you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-based solutions that drive scalability, security, and efficiency. You will work closely with engineering teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure cloud infrastructure aligns with business objectives and industry best practices.

Your Impact

• Architect and implement cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Define and drive cloud migration strategies, optimizing performance and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy cloud-native applications.
• Establish and enforce cloud governance, compliance, and security best practices.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of cloud technologies, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, ensuring consistency across projects.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud trends, tools, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, with expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proven experience in architecting and implementing cloud solutions for enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Proven knowledge and experience with Cloud migrations and toolsets
• Proven expertise in provisioning, private and public cloud, preferably with experience in AWS migration and VMware migration
• Proven industry experience, preferably within a consulting organisation
• Ability to deal with customers at all levels and translate customer needs into a complete solution
• Analytical, diagnostic, project management and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to produce compelling proposals, solution designs, and architecture documentation
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect are a plus.

Set Yourself Apart With

• Experience in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of cloud-native development and microservices architecture.
• Strong background in enterprise cloud strategy and transformation.
• Expertise in cloud cost optimization and performance tuning.

Additional Information

• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Wellness program and employee assistance.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

Company Description
Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients' businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.