Cloud Platform Architect (Private Cloud)

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On-site Published: 2 days ago Apply Save Cloud Platform Architect (Private Cloud) Ixceed Solutions Ltd Apply Role: Senior Cloud Platform Architect (Private Cloud) Location: Sheffield, UK(Hybrid, 2 days in a week) 6 Months contract Job description Responsibilities: Define and drive Private Cloud architecture aligned with Client Cloud Strategy Provide hands on technical leadership across virtualization containers Kubernetes, Kafka and microservices platforms Review architecture designs and ensure solutions are secure scalable resilient and cost effective Establish engineering standards reference architectures reusable patterns and platform guardrails Lead the design and evolution of private cloud platform components including compute storage networking orchestration and platform services Drive platform consistency across development testing and production environments Translate business and technology requirements into actionable platform engineering roadmaps Own Kubernetes architecture decisions including cluster design multitenancy ingress service mesh secrets management observability upgrade strategies and workload onboarding Establish GitOps CICD automation and configuration management standards Provide technical leadership for Kafka and EventDriven Architecture adoption Define Kafka governance partitioning strategies resiliency patterns schema management monitoring and capacity planning Guide engineering teams on microservices architecture domain design resiliency API contracts and operational readiness Improve developer experience through selfservice capabilities templates golden paths and platform tooling Embed SecuritybyDesign identity management vulnerability management auditability and operational excellence practices Collaborate with Product Owners Architects Engineering Teams Cyber Security and SRE teams Influence technical strategy and engineering decisions across CTO platform domains To be successful in this role you should have Proven experience as a Senior Architect Lead Engineer Staff Engineer Platform Architect or equivalent Strong Private Cloud and Platform Engineering background Deep expertise in at least two of the following VMware or Virtualization Technologies Kubernetes and Container Platforms KafkaEvent Streaming Platforms Strong Kubernetes experience including cluster operations networking upgrades multitenancy policy management observability and workload onboarding Strong Kafka architecture operations governance security and capacity planning experience Deep understanding of Distributed Systems Networking Fault Tolerance Performance Tuning and Capacity Planning Experience with Infrastructure as Code IaC and CICD practices Strong understanding of Security Controls Change Management Risk Management and Production Readiness Experience working in regulated enterprise environments Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership skills Excellent communication and architecture documentation capabilities Experience with Service Mesh technologies is desirable Knowledge of API Gateways Secrets Management and PolicyasCode is preferred Experience with Observability platforms including Metrics Logs and Traces Experience building PlatformasaProduct capabilities such as developer portals and selfservice platforms Knowledge of MultiRegion ActiveActive and Resilience Testing architectures is advantageous Mandatory Skills : Kafka, Kubernetes, Microservices, VMware and Virtualization Apply Ixceed Solutions Ltd Other Sectors and Industries 4 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2018 Location 37th Floor,1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5AA, United Kingdom Company size 251-1000 About Us iXceed Solutions is a global Talent
Solutions, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Employer of Record (EOR), and
Digital Services provider supporting organisations across the UK, Europe,
India, the Middle East, Asia, and North America. We specialise in
technology, engineering, and digital transformation hiring, helping businesses
scale through AI-powered recruitment and workforce solutions. By combining
advanced AI-driven recruitment technology with deep industry expertise, we
enable faster hiring, improved candidate quality, and an exceptional experience
for both clients and candidates. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and
high-growth organisations, we are recognised for our innovation, service
excellence, and commitment to delivering measurable business outcomes. Our
purpose is to build future-ready workforces, create meaningful career
opportunities, and become a trusted long-term talent partner for organisations
worldwide. Our Values At
iXceed Solutions, our values define how we work, collaborate, and deliver value
to clients, candidates, and colleagues. Integrity is at the heart of
every decision, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust. We embrace Innovation,
continuously investing in technology and smarter recruitment practices to
improve outcomes. Excellence drives us to exceed expectations through
quality, speed, and consistent service delivery. We believe in Collaboration,
building strong partnerships internally and with our clients to achieve shared
success. Respect and Inclusion guide our interactions, fostering a
diverse workplace where every individual is valued and empowered. Above all, we
are Customer-Centric, placing the needs of our clients and candidates at
the centre of everything we do, creating long-term relationships built on
trust, reliability, and measurable results. Our Benefits At
iXceed Solutions, we believe that investing in our people drives long-term
success. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support
professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Employees have access to
continuous learning and development programmes, leadership mentoring, and clear
career progression opportunities. Flexible working arrangements and a
collaborative culture empower our teams to perform at their best while
maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We recognise and reward high performance
through incentive programmes, recognition initiatives, and performance-based
rewards. Our employees also benefit from international exposure, opportunities
to work with global clients, and access to advanced recruitment technologies
that enhance productivity. Together, these benefits create an engaging,
inclusive, and rewarding workplace where people can grow, innovate, and thrive. Similar Cloud Platform Architect (Private Cloud) Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior / Lead Digital Architect Sanderson Recruitment Sheffield (S1) Negotiable 1 week ago Tech Programme Lead - SAS Migration Teksystems Sheffield, South Yorkshire 2 days ago Orchestration Architect - 5G, Open RAN & Network Automation 83zero Limited Bell Weir Lock, Egham (TW20), TW20 0HJ £90000 - £95000 per annum + Excellent Benefits 3 weeks ago Principal Solution Architect / Lead Data & AI Architect TXP London £650 - £651 per day 2 days ago Operational Management Information Developer DWP Digital Upperthorpe, Sheffield (S3), S3 7UF £38772 - £45065 per annum 1 day ago Lead Architect Harvey Nash North East £85000.00 - £93500.00 per annum + Bonus, Car Allowance, Pension 5 days ago Data Architect Staffworx Limited London market rats, outside IR35 22 hours ago NEW Enterprise Architect - SC Cleared Defence Reading (RG1), RG1 £90 - £91.75 per hour + inside IR35 6 days ago Interim Group FC Elevation Recruitment Sheffield, South Yorkshire £80k - 90k per year 23 hours ago NEW Network Architect Morson Edge City of London, London, EC1A 1AA Market related 2 weeks ago Cloud Platform Architect (Private Cloud) jobs Cloud Platform Architect (Private Cloud) jobs in Sheffield IT jobs IT jobs in Sheffield Architecture jobs Architecture jobs in Sheffield Jobs in Sheffield Full Time jobs Weekend jobs Retail jobs Night Shift jobs Apprenticeship jobs NHS jobs HGV jobs Immediate Start jobs Warehouse jobs Cleaning jobs No Experience jobs Remote jobs Admin jobs Apprenticeships jobs Administration jobs Tesco jobs Get hired. Find success. Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy