Overview
We are working with a leading organisation in the technology and infrastructure sector that is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join its Enterprise IT team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud services and infrastructure within a high-profile and fast-evolving industry.
Location
Manchester
The Role
As a Cloud Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-based infrastructure and platforms, with a particular focus on AWS. Working closely with fellow architects and DevOps engineers, you’ll provide subject matter expertise, drive best practice, and ensure the delivery of secure, reliable, and cost-effective cloud services to internal stakeholders.
This is a hybrid role, with 2–3 days a week required in the London office.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a subject matter expert in cloud technologies and solution architecture, particularly within AWS
* Collaborate with internal teams and partners to translate business requirements into cloud solutions and infrastructure-as-code
* Mentor team members and review technical/design work
* Design and develop CI/CD pipelines and tooling
* Deliver automation, patching, scripts, configuration, and alerting within cloud environments
* Ensure reliability, security, and performance of cloud platforms
* Contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of best practices
* Produce clear technical documentation and support materials
* Liaise with internal customers and set realistic timeframes for delivery
Skills & Experience Required
* Technical degree or equivalent experience
* AWS Architect certification (Associate or above)
* Strong hands-on AWS knowledge across networking, compute, storage, IAM, logging, and serverless services
* Demonstrable experience with Terraform IaC and multi-branch CI/CD pipelines
* Experience working within frameworks such as TOGAF or BCS
* Strong background in data lake and lake house design and implementation
* Understanding of ISO 27001 and security best practices
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* AWS Professional or specialist certifications
* Azure cloud knowledge or certifications
* Agile/Scaled Agile (SAFe) experience
* Scripting in Python
* Security clearance or prior experience in regulated environments
* Hybrid working model with office base in London
* Opportunities for further certification, training, and career development
* Involvement in a nationally significant programme of work
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology and Engineering
Industries
* Energy Technology and Technology, Information and Media
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