Senior Cloud Architect
A large-scale digital transformation programme is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to lead end-to-end cloud design across complex, secure, and highly technical environments.
This role sits at the centre of a major modernisation initiative, where you’ll shape cloud strategy, drive architectural standards, and influence technical delivery across multiple workstreams.
If you enjoy owning cloud architecture at scale—balancing hands-on depth with senior-level architectural leadership—this is a standout contract opportunity.
The Opportunity
✔ Architect cloud platforms powering large-scale, mission-critical digital services
✔ Lead cloud strategy and influence technology direction across multiple delivery teams
✔ Drive modern, secure cloud patterns across a broad transformation landscape
✔ Work with engineering, cyber, DevOps and leadership teams to deliver robust solutions
✔ Blend hands-on involvement with top-level design and technical authority
What You’ll Be Doing
* Designing secure, scalable, resilient cloud architectures across AWS/Azure/GCP
* Leading cloud migration, optimisation and modernisation initiatives end-to-end
* Translating business and technical requirements into reference architectures, HLDs, LLDs and standards
* Reviewing current-state cloud environments and driving improvements in security, performance and cost
* Providing architectural oversight across multiple delivery squads and engineering teams
* Ensuring all cloud solutions align with governance, compliance and operational best practice
* Staying ahead of cloud trends and advising on emerging technologies and patterns
What You’ll Bring
* Strong background architecting cloud solutions in complex or highly regulated environments
* Expertise with one or more major cloud platforms: AWS, Azure or GCP
* Deep hands-on knowledge of IaC tools (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation)
* Experience with Kubernetes, automation, CI/CD, DevOps and modern cloud-native patterns
* Strong cloud security knowledge: IAM, encryption, network security, monitoring, compliance
* Ability to communicate complex technical ideas simply and clearly
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive architectural decisions
* SC eligibility required
Contract Details:
* £750 - £850 Per Day - Inside IR35
* 6 Months +
* Hybrid Working - Flexible (Multi Locations)
Desirable
* Experience with identity platforms, access control, or automated compliance tooling
* Cloud certifications (AWS SA, Azure Architect Expert, GCP equivalent)
* Degree or relevant technical background