Cloud Architect and Governance Lead

Cloud Architect and Governance Lead

Initial 3 month engagement

Occasional travel to HQ will be required

600-700 Inside IR35

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector. We power progress, solve challenges, and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions.

We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication to delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients — we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues, which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.

The Cloud Architect and Governance Lead will be pivotal in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that align with organizational needs. This position demands proficiency in cloud services, particularly Azure and AWS, focusing on governance policies to enhance reliability and compliance.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the security and integrity of cloud systems through robust designs and policies.

• Advise on scalable and secure cloud infrastructure aligned with governance standards.

• Collaborate with the Cyber Compliance team to uphold cloud governance policies.

• Support compliance audits and manage cloud-related risks.

• Document cloud architectures and workflows for operational transparency.

• Oversee budget management for cloud platforms.

• Lead cloud governance reviews and monitor performance for efficiency.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong understanding of cloud services (Azure & AWS).

• Experience in solution and technical architecture (IaaS, PaaS).

• Proficiency in security, compliance, and performance optimization.

• Knowledge of policy creation and enforcement.

• Experience with scripting and automation tools.

• Understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps processes.

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

NICE TO HAVE:

• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

• Experience leading technical teams.

Our People

The ideal consultants will share our values and be aligned with our ways of working. As your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the project lifecycle, from strategy to implementation. This will provide you with a broad base of experience from which to build an outstanding career.

The ideal consultants will share our values and be aligned with our ways of working and as your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the project lifecycle.

We pride ourselves on;

• Providing our people with a supportive culture, rooted in our values and driven by our purpose.

• Promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, well-being, and learning and development.

• Providing increased agility and flexibility within our hybrid working model

• Investing in employees’ growth through ongoing training and development

• Autonomy to take ownership of projects, making decisions and demonstrating individual expertise

• Providing an transparent performance and career management experience.

Our consultants are integral to delivering successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients’ most pressing business challenges, and build lasting value in disciplines such as:

• Solve sophisticated, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and meticulous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little strategic direction

• Build, develop and sustain trusted senior client relationships in the C-suite by remaining highly attuned to client needs

• Drive, enable and support the business, partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices to take the best of emagine to our clients through opportunity identification/qualification, solution development/presentation

Interested?

At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds.

If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential. 

“emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin”