Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions Architect

A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.

Due to continuing growth and development of Merlin’s attractions and brands on a global scale, we are looking for a Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions Architect  to join our Technology Department on a full time basis. The role will be based at London Bankside office, with a hybrid element for those looking for more flexibility.

Key Accountabilities

Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture: Design scalable, secure cloud architectures that meet business needs, ensuring affordability and value. Develop migration strategies for transitioning on-premise systems to the cloud and define Edge computing strategies aligned with business goals.

Cloud Governance & Security: Establish cloud governance policies ensuring compliance with security standards. Implement security measures such as IAM, encryption, and data protection, while proactively managing risks and vulnerabilities.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, IT, developers) to integrate cloud solutions into operations. Provide guidance on cloud best practices and work with vendors to optimize performance and cost.

Performance Optimisation & Cost Efficiency: Continuously optimise cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, while managing cloud usage to reduce unnecessary costs without compromising system performance.

Cloud Migration & Innovation: Lead cloud migrations with minimal disruption and explore new technologies to drive innovation and improve system capabilities.