UK Cloud Architect for Global Social Media Platform

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Twitter is a global social media platform founded in 2006, headquartered in San Francisco with offices in the UK. At Twitter, our mission is to give everyone the power to create and share ideas and information instantly, whether it's a tweet, a photo, or a video. We strive to maintain a culture of innovation and collaboration, where employees feel empowered to take risks and push boundaries. With a team of over 4,000 employees worldwide, we aim to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that drives growth and success.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Architect to join our team in the UK. As a Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing our global cloud infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of our users. You will work closely with our development teams to ensure seamless integration with our applications, while maintaining the highest levels of security and performance. This role reports directly to our Head of Engineering and will play a critical role in shaping our cloud strategy.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design and implement scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

- Collaborate with development teams to ensure cloud infrastructure meets application requirements.

- Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, including design patterns and best practices.

- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and optimize cloud resource utilization.

- Ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulatory requirements.

- Collaborate with the DevOps team to develop and implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines.

- Provide expert guidance and training to junior team members.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and trends.

- Develop and maintain relationships with cloud vendors and partners.

- Participate in cloud security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

- Proven experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

- Expertise in cloud security, compliance, and risk management.

- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, including networks, storage, and virtualization.

- Experience with cloud management tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Experience with Agile development methodologies.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

- Certified Cloud Architect or Cloud Engineer certification.

- Experience with cloud-based CI/CD pipelines and automation.

- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

- Experience with cloud-based data analytics and machine learning.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a highly competitive salary range of £50,000 to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance, a generous retirement plan, and a minimum of 25 days annual leave. Our team enjoys a flexible and hybrid work environment, with regular remote work options and a collaborative team culture. We invest in our employees' growth and development through a dedicated learning and development budget and regular training opportunities.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our team is a diverse and dynamic group of cloud experts, working together to design and implement our global cloud infrastructure. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our users. Recent wins include the implementation of a cloud-based disaster recovery solution, which ensured business continuity during a major outage. We're looking for a talented and experienced Cloud Architect to join our team and help shape our cloud strategy.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you! Application deadline is two weeks from posting.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	CONTRACTOR
Location	London, GB
Address	71 Shelton Street, WC2H 9JQ
Salary	GBP 50,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Twitter
Valid Until	2026-10-13

📨 How to Apply

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