Lead Tech Architect - Remote
Our client is seeking a seasoned and highly capable Lead Technical Architect with deep expertise in cloud-native architectures. You will lead the design, implementation, and governance of advanced cloud infrastructure solutions supporting mission-critical systems. Lead the design of secure, scalable cloud architectures using AWS, microservices, and serverless patterns.
Architect and manage containerised environments using Kubernetes for high availability and resilience.
Design and lead development of event-driven systems using Kafka for real-time, distributed data processing.
Oversee microservices-based system development, with a focus on modularity and Java-based back-end services.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architecture and engineering teams.
Champion CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation for streamlined cloud service delivery.
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or equivalent professional experience.
~8+ years of experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed cloud systems (AWS-focused).
~ Extensive knowledge of AWS cloud security architecture and best practices (IAM, network security, encryption).
~ Proven experience with event-driven architectures and queue-based systems, especially Kafka.
~ Strong background in microservices architecture with hands-on Java backend development.
~ Proficient in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and automation.
~ Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) and cloud cost optimisation.
Remote working
Competitive benefits package