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.

• Extensive experience in cloud architecture within a large-scale enterprise environment, with deep expertise in designing and managing cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Proven track record of leading cloud migration projects and implementing cloud-first strategies, ideally within complex organisations.
• Strong background in infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle Simphony and Opera cloud environments and operating with open API modular architecture.
• Experience with cloud governance frameworks and security, including compliance with industry regulations and standards like GDPR, ISO 27001, or SOC 2.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies and experience working within agile project management frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), including CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 28/33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.