Sr Cloud Architect
ABACUS
| Company | ABACUS |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Kent |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Summary
As a Senior Cloud Architect on our Cloud Engineering team, you will lead the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions for our clients across multiple cloud platforms. You will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance on cloud architecture, security, cost optimization, and the secure adoption of enterprise AI capabilities. You will mentor junior team members while driving innovation and best practices across the organization.
The Senior Cloud Architect designs complex, enterprise-grade cloud solutions that address sophisticated business requirements across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Through expert-level understanding of cloud architecture and emerging technologies, you will lead architectural reviews, optimize cloud costs, and ensure solutions meet the highest standards of security, scalability, and reliability. This role requires deep expertise in multiple major cloud platforms and the ability to align technical solutions with business strategy, including the secure and well-governed integration of enterprise AI services into client environments.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to the following)
Lead the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions for clients with sophisticated requirements
Provide expert-level strategy and technical guidance on cloud architecture across multiple platforms
Design and architect complex cloud solutions that span multi-cloud and hybrid environments
Lead architectural reviews and provide authoritative guidance on design decisions
Implement and optimize complex cloud security controls and compliance frameworks
Conduct cloud cost optimization assessments and provide strategic recommendations to maximize ROI
Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior cloud engineers and architects
Lead client engagements as the primary technical authority on cloud solutions
Drive the adoption of cloud best practices and emerging technologies across the organization
Guide clients on the secure adoption and integration of enterprise AI platforms (such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Claude Enterprise, or ChatGPT Enterprise), including governance and data handling considerations
Advise on data readiness for AI, including sensitivity labeling, permissions hygiene, and oversharing remediation in Microsoft 365 and related platforms
Architect multi-region solutions with sophisticated disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, patterns, and governance frameworks
Translate complex business objectives into comprehensive technical architectures
Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to solve advanced business challenges
Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging cloud technologies
Provide thought leadership on cloud strategy and roadmap development
Skills
Must be able to articulate complex technical architectures to executive leadership and diverse stakeholders
Ability to deliver innovative, enterprise-grade technology solutions for clients
Ability to lead projects under pressure and with competing priorities
Highly analytical thinker with advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Must have availability to occasionally work nights and some weekends
Expert knowledge of multiple major public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud) including advanced networking, compute, security, IAM, and cost optimization
Expert technical skills with Windows Server Technologies, including Active Directory and hybrid identity solutions
Proficiency with git and version control in conjunction with Azure DevOps repositories
Deep familiarity with containerization, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application architectures
Expert understanding of Windows and Linux environments at the enterprise scale
Expert understanding of deploying to Azure using Terraform a
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