Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect| 6 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid (Glasgow) | Starting ASAP

Please note, preference will be given to Scotland based candidates

Day Rate: 600-650

Job Description:

Harvey Nash's Pub Sec client is initiating a significant programme of work in order to modernise its legacy technology estate known as the Core Systems Replacement project. A key project within the programme will focus on creating foundational cloud infrastructure assets within the Cloud Platform Service AWS platform to provide a scalable, secure, and resilient environment for deploying and managing cloud-based workloads. This includes designing and implementing core infrastructure and integration components such as virtual networks, IAM roles and policies, compute instances, storage, and security controls. By establishing these assets, we aim to enable efficient resource management, improve cost optimisation, and ensure compliance with industry best practices, setting a robust foundation for future cloud operations and integrations and support other platform deliveries from the Core Systems Replacement Project.

Specifically:

• Cloud integration infrastructure to support the ingestion and staging of the clients Structured Data contained within the Oracle database estate operational systems.
• Systems and services to apply Data Quality and Retention processing rules.

You will design and oversee the AWS architecture to support the migration and hosting of mirrored databases. This role focuses on ensuring scalability, security, high availability, and cost efficiency while integrating the Oracle databases into the cloud environment

Main Duties:

• Design the AWS cloud architecture to host mirrored databases, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Select and implement appropriate AWS services (e.g., RDS, S3, Lambda) to meet project requirements.
• Develop the overall infrastructure, including networking, IAM policies, and backup/recovery strategies.
• Collaborate closely with the SME Oracle DBA to integrate Oracle databases into the cloud environment seamlessly.
• Plan for resource optimization and cost management for the AWS setup.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices for cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership and documentation for cloud architecture and infrastructure designs.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture design, with a focus on AWS.
• Expertise in AWS services, including RDS, EC2, S3, and Lambda.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security configurations, and IAM in cloud environments.
• Experience in designing high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Proficiency in cost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification is highly desirable.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working on database migration projects, particularly involving Oracle.
• Knowledge of modern data warehousing solutions and cloud-native database platforms.
• Familiarity with automation tools and infrastructure-as-code practices.

This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.