Application Architect

Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) is a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team of over 6,000 exceptionally skilled employees and +60 nationalities.

We serve more than 5.5m customers everyday in over 175 countries, with a global ecosystem of market-leading partners. Global strategic hubs: Spain, Brazil, the UK, Germany.

The Telefónica Tech UK&I hub has an end- to-end portfolio of market leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through: Cloud, Data & AI (Adatis), Enterprise Applications (Incremental), Workplace Services and Cyber Security & Networking.

Values: Open, Trusted and Bold

We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch.

Trusted Partners:

• Microsoft: Top 3 Service Providers, Azure Expert Status, Fastrack & Inner Circle Partner
• HPE: Platinum Partner – FY23 UK&I Solution Provider of the Year
• Fortinet: Elite VIP Program – one of only 2 in the UK
• Palo Alto & Crowdstrike: part of our NextDefense Cyber Security Portfolio

Cloud Application Architect - App Modernization

As a Cloud Architect, you will guide clients in adopting and optimizing cloud technologies to achieve their business goals. You'll assess their infrastructure, develop cloud strategies, and drive innovation, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

We are looking for someone with hands-on experience of application transformation. Moving large-scale applications from on-premise to automated cloud-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and technical challenges.
• Assess legacy applications for modernization and optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement cloud-native architectures using microservices, containers, and serverless computing.
• Define migration strategies for transitioning to cloud environments.
• Integrate applications into DevOps pipelines for automated deployment and continuous delivery.
• Implement containerization and orchestration solutions (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Design and manage API strategies for seamless integration.
• Ensure security and compliance of modernized applications.
• Provide training on cloud-native technologies and best practices.

Skills / Experience:

• Proficient in Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Expertise in Azure, AWS, GCP, and Private Cloud.
• Strong understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and cloud-native services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications (desirable):

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
• Google Professional Cloud Architect – GCP

Key Words:

Cloud Consultant – Cloud Architect – GCP – Google Cloud – Azure – AWS – Amazon Web Services – Cloud Strategy – Azure Certified – Azure Architect – AWS Architect – AWS Consultant – Public Cloud – Containers – Containerization – DevOps - Automation - Application Architect

We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch.