Job Title: Migration Architect - Data Centre Exit
Location: Remote within UK (with travel to Telford, Manchester, London)
Duration: 6 Months
Minimum UK residency: 5 years
Security clearance: Ability to obtain SC clearance
Our Client: Leading organisation seeking a Migration Architect to lead complex cloud migration solutions in a large transformation programme.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end migration architectures across AWS, private cloud, and on-premise environments.
* Define migration patterns, strategies, and reference architectures, conducting impact analysis to support architectural decisions.
* Oversee migration engineers during build and cutover phases, ensuring smooth execution.
* Review and approve design documents, ensuring solutions are scalable, robust, and aligned with programme standards.
* Analyse source environments, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and provide architectural oversight throughout all project phases.
* Collaborate closely with technical teams, programme leads, and stakeholders to ensure successful migration outcomes.
* Support junior architects and contribute to continuous improvement of migration methodologies.
What You'll Bring
* Extensive experience with migrations to AWS, private cloud, and on-premise environments.
* Proven ability to work within multi-supplier environments and lead architectural design efforts.
* Strong background in application architecture and cloud migration methodologies.
* Experience creating reference architectures and conducting impact analysis.
* Ability to lead technical teams during migration build and cutover activities.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem‑solving.
Mandatory Skills & Requirements
* Minimum of 5 years UK residency.
* Experience with cloud migration, architecture design, and technical leadership.
* Ability to obtain SC clearance (Client will facilitate BPSS and SC clearance).
* Onsite presence required for initial weeks to understand project scope.
Desired Skills
* Experience working in large-scale transformation projects.
* Knowledge of migration patterns, impact analysis, and artefact creation.
Education & Certifications
* Relevant technical qualifications in cloud architecture or related fields are preferred.
This is a fantastic chance to be part of a significant transformation project, working with a dynamic team and supporting a major data centre exit. If you're ready to lead complex cloud migrations and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now to join our client's innovative team and help shape their digital future!
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