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JOB TITLE: Senior Cloud Architect
SALARY: Competitve

START DATE: 18/05/2026

END DATE: 01/06/2026

LOCATION: Shannon, Ireland

Shape the future of modern luxury at our R&D Software Development campus situated in Shannon. Develop cutting-edge software, and computer vision alongside global experts to make our iconic vehicles safer, smarter and more capable than ever before. Use your expertise to deliver an exceptional driving experience and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Let’s create an exceptional future together.

Shape the future of cloud engineering within a next-generation test platform. You’ll design scalable, intelligent systems that power cutting-edge vehicle technology and accelerate innovation.

As a Senior Cloud Architect at JLR, you’ll take the lead in defining and delivering cloud-native platforms that support advanced engineering and automated testing. You’ll work with pioneering products and technologies, from AI-led testing to connected vehicle systems, helping to push boundaries and do things differently. This is your opportunity to influence architecture decisions, grow your expertise, and maximise your full potential while contributing to our shared future.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You’ll play a central role in shaping a state-of-the-art cloud platform used across engineering teams. With ownership of architecture and the freedom to innovate, you’ll help create reliable, scalable environments that enable high-quality product development. Here’s what to expect:

• Defining and evolving cloud architecture across AWS and GCP, ensuring scalable, secure and high-performing platforms
• Building and maintaining cloud-native environments that support automated testing and modern development workflows
• Collaborating with engineering, validation and product teams to deliver robust testing frameworks and data-driven solutions
• Driving adoption of cloud-native testing patterns, improving speed, quality and release confidence
• Diagnosing and resolving complex platform and infrastructure issues across systems and environments

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Strong experience designing and delivering cloud solutions across AWS and GCP environments
• Proven capability in Python or JavaScript development and infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• Knowledge of CI CD pipelines, containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to influence, collaborate and lead across technical teams

At JLR, you’ll find a place where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated and innovation is part of everyday life. You’ll work in a culture of creativity, supported by tailored benefits that look after you inside and outside of work. Here, you’ll learn from the brightest minds, embrace change and help shape a more connected, sustainable future.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.