Cloud Architect, Barcelona
Essential Roles Responsibilities
Design and deploy Azure and Private Cloud solutions that meet business requirements for scalability, reliability, security, and complianceCollaborate with customers to understand business and regulatory requirements and provide guidance on leveraging Azure and Private Cloud platforms
Configure, manage, and optimise Azure services and private cloud platforms, including compute, storage, networking, and security
Create and maintain high quality documentation for cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions
Develop and implement migration and modernisation plans for Azure and Private Cloud environments
Stay up to date with Azure and private cloud technology trends and provide expert guidance to clients
Identify opportunities to modernise, optimise, and standardise existing customer environments
Collaborate with other engineers to improve tools, automation, processes, and working practices
Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers within the team
Ensure smooth service transition from technical delivery into in life managed support
Clearly articulate design decisions to both technical and non technical stakeholders
Financial Services Regulatory Compliance
Ensure all cloud engineering activities comply with financial services regulations and frameworks (e.g. FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC)Implement and enforce security controls for data protection, GDPR, PII, and operational resilience
Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews in collaboration with Quality, Security, and Compliance teams
Maintain awareness of evolving financial sector regulations and embed compliance requirements into solution design
Ensure Azure and Private Cloud operations support regulatory reporting, business continuity, and audit obligations
Governance Reporting
Produce and present infrastructure reports, dashboards, and performance summaries for internal and customer stakeholdersTrack and manage technical risks, issues, and actions, ensuring audit ready documentation
Support governance activities including incident response, vulnerability management, and access control reviews
Ensure cloud and private cloud processes are documented, versioned, and maintained in line with governance standards
Support contract renewals and service scope changes from a cloud engineering perspective
Teams to Collaborate With
Solutions Architecture - Translate customer needs into secure, compliant solution designsCustomer Experience Managed Service - Ensure seamless transition into in life support
Quality, Security Compliance - Support regulatory, audit, and assurance requirements
Design and lead advanced cloud solutionsWork with enterprise and regulated environments
Position Specifications
Behavioural Competencies - Organisational Behavioural Fit
Flexible and creative, able to take considered risks in regulated environmentsQuick to learn and adapt to changing technology and regulatory requirements
Self motivated and able to work under pressure
Willingness to travel to customer or Claranet sites as required
Confident and constructive in managing challenges and technical debate
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Critical Competencies - Technical Fit
Essential:
Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure and Private Cloud infrastructure solutionsStrong understanding of Azure services and hybrid/private cloud architectures
Strong understanding of VMware and VMware Cloud Foundation environment
Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools, including:
TerraformAzure DevOps
PowerShell
ARM templates
Python
Strong knowledge of networking concepts and technologies (VPN, DNS, load balancing, firewalls)Strong knowledge of backup technologies such as Veeam and Rubrik
Solid understanding of security concepts and best practices in Azure and VMware-based cloud environments
Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills in complex hybrid environments
Ability to translate business requirements into high and low level technical designs
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Puppet)
Experience working with Windows and Linux environments
Fluent written and spoken English is essential. The role requires the ability to produce audit ready documentation and communicate confidently with senior and executive level stakeholders
Desirable:
Experience with container platforms (AKS, Kubernetes, Docker)Experience supporting regulated or financial services customers
Familiarity with hybrid networking and data centre integration patterns
A well-established international technology services company specialising in cloud, infrastructure, and managed services. It partners with enterprise clients across multiple countries, including regulated sectors, delivering secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions.
Opportunity to design and deliver high-impact cloud solutions for enterprise clientsWork with advanced Azure, VMware, and automation technologies
Exposure to regulated environments and complex architectures
Strong career progression into architectural and leadership roles
Collaborative, high-performing engineering environment with continuous learning
Azure, VMware, Terraform,