AWS Cloud Architect

• We define cloud strategies, target architectures and transformation roadmaps aligned to business objectives.
• We architect secure, scalable and resilient AWS cloud platforms.
• We lead enterprise cloud migration and modernisation programmes.
• We drive platform engineering, Infrastructure as Code and DevOps best practices.
• We establish cloud security, governance, compliance and resilience frameworks.
• We advise senior client stakeholders and provide strategic architectural leadership.
• We manage multiple workstreams and lead cross-functional teams through complex delivery challenges.
• We drive cloud innovation, operational excellence and cost optimisation initiatives.
• We mentor architects and engineers while building capability across teams.
• We leverage AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate delivery and improve outcomes.

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Claude Code
• Cloud
• Copilot
• DevOps
• GCP
• GitHub
• GitLab
• Jenkins
• Security
• Terraform

• We require 5-8 years experience in cloud architecture, cloud strategy, engineering and transformation delivery.
• We require AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or an equivalent professional-level AWS certification.
• We require deep expertise across AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectures.
• We require proven experience delivering large-scale cloud migration and modernisation programmes.
• We require strong experience defining enterprise cloud strategies, operating models and target architectures.
• We require expertise in platform engineering, infrastructure automation and modern DevOps practices.
• We require a strong understanding of cloud security, governance, resilience and compliance controls.
• We require experience leading large teams and complex delivery programmes.
• We require excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
• We require experience identifying and managing enterprise risks across transformation programmes.
• We require consulting experience delivering measurable business outcomes for clients.
• We require active SC clearance.
• Desirable: public sector, government, healthcare or financial services experience.
• Desirable: multi-cloud expertise across AWS, Azure and/or GCP.
• Desirable: strong Terraform and CloudFormation experience.
• Desirable: CI/CD tooling experience including GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab or Jenkins.
• Desirable: cloud landing zone and platform engineering implementation experience.
• Desirable: cloud networking, identity and security expertise.
• Desirable: DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) transformation experience.
• Desirable: Azure or GCP cloud architecture certifications.
• Desirable: experience using GitHub Copilot, Claude Code or other AI-enabled engineering tools.
• Desirable: FinOps and cloud cost optimisation experience.
• We require BPSS and SC Security Clearance.
• We require applicants to have resided in the UK continuously for the past five years and not have spent more than six consecutive months outside the UK during that period.

We are a technology consultancy offering hybrid working from London, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, with three days onsite. We work on nationally significant transformation programmes for public sector and regulated organisations, collaborating with leading cloud architects, engineers and consultants. We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, clear progression opportunities, flexible hybrid working, personalised career development and training, and an inclusive, supportive and highly collaborative culture.