Bupa is an international healthcare group committed to longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for over 70 years. In Australia and New Zealand, Bupa supports more than 5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services, including health insurance, aged care, rehabilitation, dental, optical, medical, hearing, and medical visa services.Bupa is currently migrating and modernising its applications and systems through a strategic multiyear program to move to the cloud. We are seeking a Solution Architect for a 6-month day rate contract to support our Cloud Modernisation Program. Microsoft Azure is our primary cloud provider, and we have achieved a managed level of maturity on the Azure platform. Bupa is also supporting a multi-cloud strategy involving Google Cloud Services and managed services in AWS.The purpose of this Cloud Modernisation Lead Solution Architect role is to lead the architecture and design activities for developing and delivering fit-for-purpose solution architectures for the program, enabling smooth operations and high-quality production systems delivered by engineering teams.The remaining data centre components targeted for migration to the cloud include core application components (modernisation in a separate program) and infrastructure foundational components such as:Storage (SAN)Network Attached Storage for unstructured dataCommon Infrastructure ComponentsCore Networking componentsSuccess in this role requires expertise and experience with these infrastructure systems and their cloud alternatives.Key focus areas include:Enhancing developer self-service capabilities for faster application infrastructure deploymentAutomating operational activitiesIncreasing resilience to technical failuresDesigning systems for automating cloud platform capabilities at scale, with a strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code, DevOps pipelines, Continuous Delivery, cloud security tools, and deployment/operational processes from code to production.Creating architectures that support highly automated infrastructure deployment and operations, considering service publication, discovery, triggering, hosting, execution, and monitoring.Designing architectures to maintain numerous automated processes efficiently, ensuring ease of observation, maintenance, and understanding for engineering teams.Applying cloud platform engineering expertise to develop pragmatic, resilient, and flexible systems.Implementing architectural best practices such as Zero Trust, Cloud Adoption Framework principles, shift-left strategies, and everything-as-code throughout system design.At Bupa, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities. If you require adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please inform us when applying.When applying, please clearly outline your relevant experience in the above areas in your cover letter.
#J-18808-Ljbffr