Cloud Architect

AWS Cloud Architect Permanent role, £60,000 per annum plus excellent benefits and career opportunities. Remote working with occasional visits onsite in South London You need to be eligible for SC clearance, i.e/ live and work in the UK for the past 5 years My client has a significant partnership with AWS as an Advanced Tier partner, having collaboratively delivered multiple enterprise-scale landing zone platforms. The role; My client is looking for a experienced and highly skilled AWS Cloud Architect with expertise in cloud-based architectures.

• You will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and overseeing advanced cloud infrastructure solutions for mission-critical systems.
• We are looking for someone who has 5 years of experience, including deep knowledge

• You will provide technical leadership and strategic direction in building scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native systems based on AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, microservices, Java, and event-driven design.

• Lead the design of cloud-based systems and solutions, utilising AWS and modern architectural patterns such as microservices, event-driven architectures, and serverless computing to meet both current and future business needs
• Develop and implement robust security architectures for cloud solutions, ensuring data protection, regulatory compliance, and alignment with industry best
• Architect and oversee containerised environments using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance for critical applications
• Architect event-driven systems using Kafka, designing and managing messaging frameworks to handle real-time data processing across distributed microservices
• Design and oversee the development of microservices based systems, establishing best practices for modularity, scalability, and maintainability, with a focus on Java-based backend services
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architecture and development teams, guiding them through complex technical challenges and architectural decision
• Ensure that cloud architectures are compliant with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and company security policies, and implement security controls across the infrastructure
• Champion the development of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation to enable fast and reliable delivery of cloud services
• Work closely with DevOps, engineering teams, product management, and stakeholders to ensure that architectural strategies align with both technical and business objectives
• Drive performance tuning, cost optimisation, and cloud resource management strategies to maximise efficiency and minimise cloud spend
• Identify and mitigate technical risks in cloud-based systems and infrastructure
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, design patterns, and documentation, ensuring a shared understanding of technical solutions

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed cloud systems, with a strong focus on AWS
• Extensive experience with cloud security architecture, including knowledge of AWS security best practices (e.g., IAM, network security, encryption)
• Deep expertise in containerisation technologies (Docker) and Kubernetes for orchestration in production environments
• Proven experience in designing and implementing event-driven architectures, with strong expertise in queue-based systems including Kafka
• Strong background in microservices architecture and hands-on experience with Java based backend systems
• In-depth understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and automated deployment processes
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide technical mentorship
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) and cloud cost optimisation strategies
• AWS certification(s) (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security – Specialty)
• Familiarity with serverless architectures and AWS Lambda
• Experience with advanced security practices such as zero-trust architecture, encryption key management, and security incident response.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and large-scale projects’
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including cloud certifications
• Have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative working environment