The role involves designing and implementing secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures that align with business needs. This includes selecting appropriate platforms and tools, developing migration strategies for legacy systems, and ensuring solutions support high availability and disaster recovery. The role also requires translating complex business requirements into technical designs, guiding others in creating high-impact solutions, and continuously improving infrastructure through performance optimization, automation, and compliance audits. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as the role involves engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, presenting strategies to executives, and facilitating collaboration across departments.
The Lead Cloud Architect oversees integration with enterprise systems, promotes modern cloud practices like DevOps and Infrastructure as Code, and stays informed on emerging technologies. Financial oversight includes managing budgets, controlling costs, and handling vendor relationships. Importantly, the role includes mentoring staff, enforcing architectural standards, and ensuring cloud initiatives support broader organisational goals and compliance requirements. Qualifications and KnowledgeEssential In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) and cloud-native architecture.
Strong understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, and compliance. Masters in computer science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable Knowledge of NHS Wales digital transformation programmes. Familiarity with Welsh Government digital and data strategies. Certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF) or similar. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the NHS, or other healthcare systems and services, including the political, strategic, and operational environments in which they operate You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.