Cloud Architect

Cloud Technical Architect (AWS/Azure/GCP)Public Sector / Health & Data Transformation ProgrammeInitial 12-week Discovery Phase + potential 24-week Delivery PhaseUK-Based | Remote WorkingOutside IR35 Market Rates (DOE) The Opportunity:We are currently supporting a confidential public sector organisation on the appointment of an experienced Cloud Technical Architect to support two strategically important transformation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to influence the future direction of a nationally significant digital, data and cloud transformation programmes while working within a complex and highly impactful public sector environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping future technology direction across both a major CRM Discovery Programme and a significant Enterprise Data & Analytics Platform (EDAP) transformation initiative. This opportunity would suit an experienced Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect or Cloud Architect with a strong background delivering cloud-based transformation programmes within complex government or highly regulated environments. Working closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams and delivery leadership, you will help establish the current-state architecture, identify future-state requirements and develop actionable roadmaps that support long-term service ownership and digital transformation objectives. Programme Overview:CRM Discovery ProgrammeThe initial discovery phase will focus on understanding:Current CRM and CRM-like capabilities across the organisationExisting platforms, systems and operating modelsAreas of duplication, overlap and common business requirementsFuture CRM strategy considerationsData, integration and architecture requirementsOpportunities for platform consolidation and standardisationThe output will help inform future technology, data and operating model decisions.Enterprise Data & Analytics Platform (EDAP)The second initiative focuses on supporting the transition and onboarding of key data services into long-term ownership and operational management.You will contribute towards:Current-state technical assessmentsService onboarding and transition planningEnterprise Data Platform architecture reviewsData integration and analytics capability assessmentsCloud architecture recommendationsTechnical governance and assurance activitiesFuture-state roadmap development Key Responsibilities:Lead technical discovery activities across multiple transformation programmesAssess existing cloud, data and application architecturesProduce architecture assessments, recommendations and target-state designsDefine architecture principles, standards and governance approachesEngage with business and technical stakeholders to capture requirements and prioritiesSupport cloud strategy development and technology decision-makingIdentify opportunities for service rationalisation, platform consolidation and operational efficienciesProduce high-quality architecture documentation and technical artefactsSupport transition planning and service onboarding activitiesProvide technical leadership throughout discovery and subsequent delivery phases

Skills and Experience:Proven experience operating as a Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect or Cloud ArchitectStrong cloud architecture experience across enterprise-scale environmentsExperience supporting complex discovery and assessment phasesExperience working on large-scale data, analytics or digital transformation programmesStrong understanding of cloud-native architecture principlesExperience producing architecture roadmaps, target operating models and technical strategiesStrong stakeholder management and facilitation skillsExperience operating within highly regulated or public sector environments (Government Digital Service - GDS experience)Data platform, analytics or enterprise data architecture experienceCRM platform architecture and transformation experienceService transition, onboarding and operational readiness assessmentsExperience contributing to large-scale cloud migration and transformation programmes