Solutions Architect – Cloud Infrastructure

Salary & Benefits: Up to £73,855, dependent on experience, a company car lease/allowance scheme, annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary), private health care, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a wellness day. We also offer a fantastic flexible benefits package, where you can choose from benefits such as health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.  Colleagues also have access to a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Bradford / Hybrid Working 

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solutions Architect – Cloud Infrastructure to join the Technology team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. 

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Our technology team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.  

Where you fit in:

The infrastructure Cloud Architect should possess excellent knowledge of cloud technologies from both a hardware (provisioning) and software (consumption) perspective. The Infrastructure Cloud Architect should have experience of working with multiple cloud platforms such as MS Azure, AWS, GCP and SAP BTP. The Infrastructure Cloud Architect should ideally have experience of integrating multiple cloud platforms across both Public and Private cloud instances. The following demonstrable architectural experience is required.


What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience 
• Experience in using structured Architecture Models (e.g. TOGAF) 
• Deep understanding of AI algorithms, data engineering, and the Azure cloud computing platform 
• Solid knowledge of Azure services and tools related to AI (e.g. Azure Machine Learning, Azure Databricks, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure Bot Service) 
• Architectural experience across multiple cloud platforms e.g. MS Azure, AWS, GCP, SAP BTP
• Experience of working with Public, Private & Hybrid Cloud Architectures
• Experience of key Cloud Management Principles & Tools
• Detailed architectural knowledge covering core cloud platform subjects:
  • Cloud Compute, Virtualisation & Elastic Computing
  • Cloud Storage (Object/Blob, Block & File)
  • Machine Learning & AI
  • Virtual Networking, VNETs, VPCs, Express Route Direct, Connect etc
  • Availability Zones
  • Scale up v Scale out
  • Scripting and Automation, Ansible / DevOps
• Experience of IaaS (including networking, monitoring and data recovery aspects), PaaS / Serverless Computingand SaaS
• Experience of Cloud Network Design
• Experience of Cloud Security Principles & Cloud Adoption Frameworks
• Experience of SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) Architecture
• Should possess a Cloud Architecture Certification

Although our assets are operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year the company is committed to support flexible work patterns and job share options, where possible, to give you more control over your time and responsibilities. Whether you have child-care responsibilities or are looking for the ideal work-life balance our flexible options can offer work patterns that suit your needs.

If you’re an experienced Solutions Architect with hands on knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. 
 
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.  

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.