Overview

Senior Cloud Architect (AWS)

Location: Our offices are in Central London, with travel to customer sites required. You may need to travel onsite to London up to 3 days per week, varying by week and by customer.

Salary: £120,000-£140,000

SC Clearance Requirements: Due to working with government bodies, SC clearance is required for all customer-facing teams. You do not need active SC clearance at application; you must be eligible to pass SC clearance. In future, DV clearance may be required; willingness to pass DV clearance is advantageous but not essential. You must be UK-based.

About Us: Cloudscaler builds central cloud platforms, cloud risk mitigation, and cloud operating models; providing thought leadership to central government and private sector organisations to unlock the value of cloud.

Why you should join us: At Cloudscaler, you’ll be part of a consultancy at the forefront of cloud transformation, trusted by government, defence, and enterprise organisations to deliver complex AWS solutions with national impact. We combine startup agility with the credibility of an AWS Advanced Partner, fostering a high-trust, high-performance culture where self-starters thrive and every voice is heard. You’ll work with senior leadership and cloud experts, shaping meaningful projects and driving innovation. You’ll accelerate your personal and professional development through hands-on experience with cutting-edge cloud solutions and learning directly from experts while contributing to ambitious UK cloud programmes.

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking people who live and breathe cloud; not just delivering solutions, but continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

• Shaping cloud and platform strategies for enterprise or public sector clients, aligning technology decisions with business objectives.
• Establishing Cloud Centres of Excellence (CCoE), including operating models, RACI structures, and shared responsibility frameworks.
• Designing and implementing cloud control frameworks, governance models, and risk/controls for secure and compliant operations.
• Leading enterprise-wide cost optimisation, security, and observability strategies in complex AWS environments.
• Defining and embedding Well Architected principles across large-scale organisations.
• Advising senior stakeholders on cloud adoption, transformation, and operating model change, backed by a strong track record in cloud consulting and governance.
• Developing cloud control frameworks, defining risks, controls, and ownership for guardrails.
• Leading network strategy, managing RAM sharing and network performance monitoring.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days' annual leave + 5 additional days for training/exams or volunteering
• Travel and accommodation expensed where eligible in line with our expenses policy
• Life Assurance
• Long Term Disability cover
• Employee Assistance Programme for employee advice and support (including legal and counselling helpline)
• Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Financial and Legal support
• 24/7 GP access
• Public holiday opt-out scheme providing flexibility to work on public holidays with time off when it suits you
• Individual training and development plans with online training and exam costs covered
• Recruitment referral scheme – referral bonuses if you refer someone we hire
• Customer referral scheme – referral bonuses if you refer a new customer
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Dog-friendly office

Interview Process

• Screening call with our Talent Acquisition team
• 1st Interview – 30-minute remote interview with our hiring team
• 2nd Interview – 60-minute remote technical interview with members of our architecture team
• 3rd Interview – 60-minute in-person interview with members of our Senior Leadership Team

If you would like to join us on our adventure, please apply!

Cloudscaler are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, parental status, religion or medical history.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know when you speak to our Talent Acquisition team or contact talent@cloudscaler.com at the earliest opportunity.