AWS Cloud Architect - London, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle

AWS Cloud Architect - London, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle (3 days per week onsite)

A leading technology consulting firm are recruiting for an experienced Cloud Architect with expertise in AWS and cloud-native infrastructure working for different public sector and regulated clients on complex, business-critical projects. The role will help design scalable, secure and resilient cloud solutions for their clients, enabling digital transformation through modern architecture, platform engineering and DevOps practices. This role is suited to someone who is comfortable shaping architecture, advising clients and leading small teams or workstreams, while remaining close to delivery. You will combine hands-on architecture with technical leadership, helping clients adopt, modernise and optimise cloud platforms while delivering secure, scalable and cost-effective solutions in public sector and regulated environments.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role and specific client engagement, any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance. To meet the client's eligibility requirements, applicants must have been resident in the UK for the last five years and must not have spent more than six consecutive months outside the UK during that period.

You will have

- Proven experience (5+ years) in cloud architecture, engineering and transformation delivery

- AWS cloud architecture certification (Associate or Professional level)

- Strong expertise in AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectures, with experience designing secure, scalable and resilient solutions

- Experience designing cloud architectures and supporting cloud migration or modernisation initiatives

- Experience defining target architectures, platform capabilities and technical roadmaps aligned to business objectives

- Strong understanding of platform engineering, Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices

- Experience implementing cloud security, governance and resilience controls within enterprise environments

- Experience leading small teams or workstreams, delivering solutions to time, cost and quality expectations

- Ability to build strong relationships with client stakeholders and provide architectural guidance to delivery teams

- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risks and identify pragmatic solutions

- Good understanding of cloud financial management principles and the drivers of cost-effective cloud delivery

- Experience working within client-facing consulting environments and delivering business value through technology

- Experience supporting and mentoring engineers and junior team members

- You will be required to hold active SC clearance for this role