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Global strategic hubs: Spain, Brazil, the UK, Germany.\nThe Telefónica Tech UK&I hub has an end- to-end portfolio of market leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through: Cloud, Data & AI, Enterprise Applications, Workplace Services and Cyber Security & Networking.\nValues: Open, Trusted and Bold\nTrusted Partners:\nMicrosoft: Top 3 Service Providers, Azure Expert Status, Fastrack & Inner Circle Partner\nHPE: Platinum Partner - FY23 UK&I Solution Provider of the Year\nFortinet: Elite VIP Program - one of only 2 in the UK\nPalo Alto & Crowdstrike: part of our NextDefense Cyber Security Portfolio\n Principal Cloud Architect\nUK\nWhy This Role?\nThis is a senior technical leadership opportunity for an experienced cloud architect who wants to shape major cloud transformations, strategic bids and complex customer solutions.\nYou will act as a delegated design authority across high-value and high-risk engagements, ensuring cloud 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delivery outcomes.\nAdvise senior customer stakeholders on cloud strategy, transformation roadmaps, architecture options and technical risk.\nWork with commercial, portfolio, engineering and delivery teams to challenge assumptions and improve solution viability.\nSupport architecture governance, design reviews and Architecture Review Board activity for strategic engagements.\nDevelop reusable reference architectures, design patterns, accelerators and architecture guidance.\nMentor Cloud Solutions Architects and Senior Cloud Solutions Architects, improving design quality and consistency across the team.\nIdentify opportunities to use automation and AI to improve architecture productivity, assurance and reusable solution development.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nEssential\nSignificant experience leading architecture for complex, enterprise-scale cloud transformations.\nExpert knowledge of public cloud architecture, with strong Azure or AWS experience and relevant multi-cloud 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