Salary: £62,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: Strong experience with leading cloud providers (AWS or Azure) Deep expertise in cloud networking, security and storage solutions Knowledge of containerisation, orchestration (Kubernetes), and serverless architectures Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC) using tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation, CI/CD pipelines, Jira and Jenkins Awareness and use of architectural frameworks Strong problem-solving abilities and stakeholder communication skills Experience working in a regulated industry Desirable Cloud certification (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert) and strong experience in hybrid and multi-cloud environments Knowledge of financial services sector and regulatory framework in UK Experience in cloud migration (design and implementation support) with deep understanding of techniques and best practice Familiarity and use of common Enterprise Architecture (EA) tooling Responsibilities: Mature the cloud architecture strategy, defining architectural standards and best practices for deployment and management Develop and maintain cloud reference architecture assets e.g. roadmaps, blueprints and patterns that are aligned with the HL vision and strategy for cloud platforms Lead the architectural design of secure and scalable cloud platforms, ensuring resilience and cost efficiency Collaborate with security, compliance, and engineering teams to ensure seamless cloud integration with existing and future platforms Develop and mature robust technical governance for cloud including cost optimisation and compliance Manage any architectural issues (e.g. technical debt), risks and escalations, documenting and raising via the appropriate governance structures Advise on cloud platform topics, migration strategies, and cloud solutions (cloud native and hybrid) Support operational and engineering colleagues through identifying opportunities to optimise cloud resources, performance and cost through continuous monitoring and automation Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and UK financial regulations Support cloud capabilities internally through the mentoring of new colleagues and technical teams such as Operations and Engineering on strong architectural discipline, cloud best practices, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code approaches Evaluate and recommend cloud services, tools and technologies Technologies: AWS Architect Azure CI/CD Cloud DevOps Support JIRA Jenkins Kubernetes Security Serverless Terraform More: We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Architect with deep expertise in AWS to join our team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to shape our AWS technical strategy in a transformative environment. Our company, Hargreaves Lansdown, is the UKs number 1 investment platform for private investors and for more than 40 years weve helped investors save time, tax, and money on their investments. We promote a workplace that fosters continuous learning, innovation, and a great ethos. We offer a range of benefits including a discretionary annual bonus, flexible working options, private medical insurance, and various wellness programs. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional service and value to our clients. last updated 5 week of 2026