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Java Architect - Cloud Migration (GCP & Kubernetes)

Vallum Associates
Sheffield
money-bag £600 - £625/day
Posted: 20 May 2026 (6 days ago)
Closing date: 18 June 2026
Ref: 225134100

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze existing on-premises application architecture and identify migration requirements.
  • Design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based architecture on GCP utilizing Kubernetes for container orchestration.
  • Develop detailed technical architecture and migration roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps, security, and infrastructure.
  • Lead the implementation of migration strategies, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
  • Define best practices for cloud-native application development and deployment.
  • Optimize application performance, security, and cost-efficiency in the cloud environment.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to development teams.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Java architect with extensive experience in designing large-scale enterprise applications.
  • In-depth knowledge of GCP services, such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, etc.
  • Strong expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.
  • Experience in migrating applications from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments.
  • Solid understanding of microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
  • Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Kubernetes certifications) are a plus.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with other cloud providers (AWS, Azure).
  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.
  • Prior experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver.

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