Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Architect (GCP) - (Architecture Team)

Overview

We don’t wait for the future — we build it. At Clavium, we’re a
- thinking software company creating
- edge digital asset management platforms. With offices in London, Málaga and Madrid, we’re building products that give customers maximum security, sovereignty, and control over their digital assets. We operate as a lean and innovative organisation, bringing brilliant solutions to market using cutting edge,
- native technologies.

If you’re passionate about shaping the future of blockchain infrastructure, collaborating with smart, curious colleagues, and making an impact from day one, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

We’re looking for a Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Architect who thrives in a collaborative environment. You’re curious and inventive, with a natural drive to explore new ideas and turn them into meaningful outcomes. You enjoy tackling complex challenges, working across disciplines, and contributing to projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible in our GCP environment.

You thrive in an international and
- thinking setting and are passionate about shaping the future of digital products and services. You combine creativity with rigour: transforming concepts into real impact for our customers.

Purpose

Lead the product mindset for our internal cloud platform (GCP first with incremental use of AWS), turning business goals into actionable platform roadmaps and architectures.

Reporting line

Reports to the Principal Architect (Architecture function). Works closely with the Head of Security & Engineering and the Platform Product Owner.

What you'll do

• Shape and prioritise the cloud platform backlog with the Platform PO, balancing speed, risk and value for internal customers.
• Run lightweight discovery/Po
  Cs on GCP and AWS; recommend adoption supported by clear guardrails and adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Create and maintain reusable patterns, standards and
  - to guides, keeping our architecture knowledge organised and easy to consume.
• Design and develop comprehensive cloud solution architectures initially on GCP and then
  - cloud, aligning with business objectives, technical requirements, and industry best practices.
• Lead the architectural design of complex
  - native applications, including networking design and migration strategies for existing workloads to GCP.
• Participate in architecture governance by reviewing solution proposals, technology designs, implementation plans, and related artefacts for alignment, feasibility, and adherence to standards.
• Contribute to database and data warehousing strategies, including information life cycle management, information governance, classification, data and networking security.
• Assist Security team with the development of a
  -
  - design framework to ensure our Dev
  Sec
  Ops practices and tooling meet our security and compliance requirements.
• Design and govern the implementation of robust security controls and compliance frameworks within GCP and other cloud environments (e. g. , IAM, data encryption, network security, security command center).
• Work closely with product teams to define solution requirements, communicate designs, and ensure solutions align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a framework for resiliency of our platforms to establish RPOs, RTOs and availability targets.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in software development or platform engineering, with at least 5 years in a cloud architecture role. Ideally with 2 years focused on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Expertise in core GCP service offerings: Compute, Storage & Databases, Networking, Security, Management & Operations
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (Ia
  C) tools, particularly Terraform and/or Open
  Tofu
• Strong understanding of Dev
  Ops principles and practices, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e. g. , Python, Go, Java, Node. js).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, VPNs).
• Experience with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical information to diverse audiences, including
  - technical stakeholders.
• Analytical,
  - on problem solver who simplifies complexity and has a bias to action.

A typical day with us

As a Cloud Architect, you will have strong technical skills and extensive experience ideally with financial products and systems, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills. You will be able to mentor and coach other team members, foster a culture of trust and collaboration and interact with other teams and stakeholders across the organisation.

This role requires a deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, a strong technical background, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into practical and efficient cloud designs.

What's in it for you

Attractive compensation package, including competitive pay, benefits and allowances.

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Hybrid, flexible working
• Personal Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Life Insurance
• Private Healthcare
• Employee Wellbeing Support
• Gym & Fitness Reimbursement Programme
• Work from Anywhere Scheme
• My Learning Pocket to support your professional development
• Language Classes

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a fantastic team made up of talented people driving a new wave of digital innovation and tech product development in the Cloud.

At Clavium, we value individuals who bring their unique set of skills and vision to their role, and we give you the freedom to experiment, grow, and actively define both your success and ours.

With a flexible working model, competitive benefits, and a culture that values curiosity, discovery, and collaboration at every step, Clavium is a place where passionate people come together to learn continuously, solve exciting challenges and make a meaningful difference to user and customer experience. Your work with us will go beyond outputs and you’ll be building solutions with a lasting impact.

What’s Next?

Application and Interview process

Interested? Click ‘Apply’ for this job below and tell us why you’re the right fit for the role. Please include your CV along with a portfolio or Git
Hub links - if relevant.

If selected, you’ll first be invited to a short call with our Talent team, followed by a
- hour technical interview, a
- hour
- focused interview, and a 30-minute call with a function leader.

We aim to complete the process within 8-10 weeks and we’ll be there to support you at each stage.

Equal Opportunity

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments at any point, please let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate.