Cloud Solutions Architect — Digital Transformation

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Starbucks is a leading global coffee company that was founded in 1971 with a mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit within each of its partners. Today, the company operates over 33,000 stores in more than 80 countries and offers a wide range of beverages, food, and retail products. Starbucks is known for its commitment to ethical sourcing, community involvement, and customer satisfaction. With a diverse and inclusive culture, Starbucks has become a great place to work for many professionals.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

The Cloud Solutions Architect will play a critical role in driving digital transformation across the company, designing and implementing cloud-based solutions that improve business agility, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences. This role will report to the Director of IT and will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute cloud strategies. The Cloud Solutions Architect will have a significant impact on the company's ability to innovate and compete in a rapidly changing market.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and implement cloud-based solutions using AWS and Azure platforms.

Develop and maintain cloud architecture diagrams and documentation.

Collaborate with IT teams to migrate applications to the cloud.

Ensure cloud security and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Collaborate with development teams to design and implement cloud-based services.

Develop and implement cloud cost optimization strategies.

Collaborate with IT teams to develop and implement cloud-based monitoring and analytics tools.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.

Certified Cloud Architect (CCA) or Certified Solutions Architect (CSA) certification.

Experience with AWS and Azure platforms.

Experience with cloud security and compliance.

Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes).

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Experience with DevOps tools and practices.

Experience with cloud-based machine learning and AI.

Experience with cloud-based data analytics.

Certified DevOps Engineer (CDE) or Certified Data Scientist (CDS) certification.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

We provide a comprehensive health insurance package and a contributory retirement plan.

We offer 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a generous learning and development budget.

We have a flexible remote work policy, with opportunities for hybrid work arrangements.

We offer a dynamic and inclusive team culture, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our team is a group of highly talented and motivated professionals who are passionate about cloud computing and digital transformation. We work collaboratively, using Agile methodologies and continuous integration and deployment practices. We are committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the needs of the business and exceed customer expectations. We have recently completed a number of successful projects, including the migration of our e-commerce platform to the cloud.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and cover letter, outlining your experience and qualifications. We expect to respond to all applications within 2 weeks.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	🌐 Remote
Location	LONDON, GB
Address	123 Regent Street, London, W1B 4TF
Salary	GBP 50,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	starbucks
Valid Until	2026-10-13

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to starbucks. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.