Cloud Application Architect

Company Description

Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) is a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team of over 6,000 exceptionally skilled employees and +60 nationalities.

We serve more than 5.5m customers everyday in over 175 countries, with a global ecosystem of market-leading partners. Global strategic hubs: Spain, Brazil, the UK, Germany.

The Telefónica Tech UK&I hub has an end- to-end portfolio of market leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through: Cloud, Data & AI (Adatis), Enterprise Applications (Incremental), Workplace Services and Cyber Security & Networking.

Values: Open, Trusted and Bold

Trusted Partners:

• Microsoft: Top 3 Service Providers, Azure Expert Status, Fastrack & Inner Circle Partner
• HPE: Platinum Partner – FY23 UK&I Solution Provider of the Year
• Fortinet: Elite VIP Program – one of only 2 in the UK
• Palo Alto & Crowdstrike: part of our NextDefense Cyber Security Portfolio

Job Description

Strategic Cloud Consultant - App Modernization

As a Strategic Cloud Consultant, you will guide clients in adopting and optimizing cloud technologies to achieve their business goals. You'll assess their infrastructure, develop cloud strategies, and drive innovation, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

We are looking for someone with hands-on experience of application transformation. Moving large-scale applications from on-premise to automated cloud-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and technical challenges.
• Assess legacy applications for modernization and optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement cloud-native architectures using microservices, containers, and serverless computing.
• Define migration strategies for transitioning to cloud environments.
• Integrate applications into DevOps pipelines for automated deployment and continuous delivery.
• Implement containerization and orchestration solutions (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Design and manage API strategies for seamless integration.
• Ensure security and compliance of modernized applications.
• Provide training on cloud-native technologies and best practices.

Skills / Experience:

• Proficient in Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Expertise in Azure, AWS, GCP, and Private Cloud.
• Strong understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and cloud-native services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications (desirable):

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
• Google Professional Cloud Architect – GCP

Key Words:

Cloud Consultant – Cloud Architect – GCP – Google Cloud – Azure – AWS – Amazon Web Services – Cloud Strategy – Azure Certified – Azure Architect – AWS Architect – AWS Consultant – Public Cloud – Containers – Containerization – DevOps - Automation

Additional Information

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.