About this role
Salary: £104,000 - 130,000 per year
Requirements: 5+ years of production software engineering experience with strong system design and development skillsHands-on Google Cloud Platform experience building and operating cloud-native workloadsExperience in cloud architecture, distributed systems, security, AI/ML, or platform engineeringAdvanced programming expertise in Go and/or PythonKubernetes platform engineering experience, including CRDs and API extensionsStrong knowledge of Kubernetes internals, multi-tenancy, and observabilityProven experience with CI/CD, automation, infrastructure as code, and deployment pipelinesStrong understanding of SDLC, Agile delivery, resiliency, and securityPractical use of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude CodeExcellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills Responsibilities: Design and deliver complex cloud-native solutionsMake strategic architectural decisions and solve ambiguous technical challengesDevelop secure, high-quality codeLead architecture reviews and create design artefacts such as RFCs, ADRs, and architecture diagramsInfluence multiple teams through technical design and architectural directionDrive operational excellence by improving system reliability, scalability, performance, and observabilityEvaluate new technologies and vendorsShape cloud platform strategyContribute to best practices in CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native engineeringMentor engineers, lead communities of practice, and raise engineering standards across the organisation Technologies: AIAPIArchitectCI/CDClaude CodeCloudCopilotGitHubSupportKubernetesPythonSecurityGCP More:
We are offering a brand new contract opportunity for a seasoned Google Cloud Platform Architect to join a large-scale programme for our global client based in our Glasgow office. This is a 6-month initial contract on a daily rate of £450 via umbrella, with an ASAP start. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our people and partnership-focused approach drives our success, and we support candidates who need adjustments during the recruitment process.
last updated 33 week of 2026