Overview

We are working with a leading organisation in the technology and infrastructure sector seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join its Enterprise IT team. This is a hybrid role with 2–3 days a week in the London office. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-based infrastructure and platforms, with a particular emphasis on AWS.

Location: Aldgate, London (Hybrid)

Role

As a Cloud Architect, you will provide subject matter expertise, drive best practices, and ensure the delivery of secure, reliable, and cost-effective cloud services to internal stakeholders. You will work with fellow architects and DevOps engineers to design, deploy, and support cloud-based infrastructure and platforms.

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
• 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