SeniorJavaArchitect-CloudMigration

Who is HelloKindred? HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid. Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands. Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30, 2026 Work Set Up: Hybrid (3 Days per Week Onsite - Mandatory) Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Senior Java Architect - Cloud Migration to lead the design and implementation of enterprise application migration initiatives from on-premises environments to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Kubernetes orchestration. This role will focus on defining cloud-native architectures, developing migration strategies, and guiding cross-functional teams through large-scale modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in Java architecture, cloud technologies, containerization, and enterprise-scale application modernization. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions while supporting technical leadership, governance, and best practice adoption throughout the migration lifecycle. What you will do: * Analyze existing on-premises application architectures and identify migration requirements. * Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native architectures on Google Cloud Platform. * Architect Kubernetes-based container orchestration solutions for enterprise applications. * Develop technical architecture blueprints and migration roadmaps. * Lead application migration initiatives from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments. * Collaborate with development, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams throughout the migration lifecycle. * Define cloud-native development, deployment, and operational best pr