Cloud Architect - Infrastructure

UBDS is a leading digital transformation consultancy that empowers organizations to achieve their strategic goals through innovative technology solutions. We are committed to delivering excellence and driving impactful change for our clients.

As a Cloud Architect at UBDS Group, you will take on a pivotal role in shaping the Infrastructure that drive our clients' digital transformation initiatives. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructures using various cloud & Infrastructure platforms, deploying scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions tailored to their unique business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with clients to understand their strategic goals and translate them into cloud architecture solutions.
• Design and implement cloud infrastructure aligned with industry best practices and security standards.
• Recommend the right mix of cloud services, tools, and technologies to meet client needs.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across the full project lifecycle.
• Support development teams with architectural guidance and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and optimise cloud environments for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Stay ahead of the curve with emerging cloud trends and technologies.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, and ideally GCP.
• Hands on technical knowledge of Infrastructure technology covering Cloud, Virtualisation, Networking and Storage
• Strong grasp of cloud architecture principles, patterns, and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative, client-focused mindset.
• Strong communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Environment

You’ll be working with a modern and diverse tech stack, including:

• Cloud - Azure and AWS
• Virtualisation: VMware ESX
• Storage: Dell PowerScale, HP Alletra, Dell Compellent
• Hardware: Dell, HP
• Networking: VMware NSX, Aruba, Ruckus (Switching & WiFi), Brocade, Fortinet Firewalls

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

 Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

 UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.