Senior Cloud Architect - Government
hace 21 horas
Liverpool
Senior Cloud Architect A large-scale digital transformation programme is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to lead end-to-end cloud design across complex, secure, and highly technical environments. This role sits at the centre of a major modernisation initiative, where you’ll shape cloud strategy, drive architectural standards, and influence technical delivery across multiple workstreams. If you enjoy owning cloud architecture at scale—balancing hands-on depth with senior-level architectural leadership—this is a standout contract opportunity. The Opportunity ✔ Architect cloud platforms powering large-scale, mission-critical digital services ✔ Lead cloud strategy and influence technology direction across multiple delivery teams ✔ Drive modern, secure cloud patterns across a broad transformation landscape ✔ Work with engineering, cyber, DevOps and leadership teams to deliver robust solutions ✔ Blend hands-on involvement with top-level design and technical authority What You’ll Be Doing • Designing secure, scalable, resilient cloud architectures across AWS/Azure/GCP, • Leading cloud migration, optimisation and modernisation initiatives end-to-end, • Translating business and technical requirements into reference architectures, HLDs, LLDs and standards, • Reviewing current-state cloud environments and driving improvements in security, performance and cost, • Providing architectural oversight across multiple delivery squads and engineering teams, • Ensuring all cloud solutions align with governance, compliance and operational best practice, • Staying ahead of cloud trends and advising on emerging technologies and patterns What You’ll Bring • Strong background architecting cloud solutions in complex or highly regulated environments, • Expertise with one or more major cloud platforms: AWS, Azure or GCP, • Deep hands-on knowledge of IaC tools (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation), • Experience with Kubernetes, automation, CI/CD, DevOps and modern cloud-native patterns, • Strong cloud security knowledge: IAM, encryption, network security, monitoring, compliance, • Ability to communicate complex technical ideas simply and clearly, • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive architectural decisions, • SC eligibility required Contract Details: • £750 - £850 Per Day - Inside IR35, • 6 Months +, • Hybrid Working - Flexible (Multi Locations) Desirable • Experience with identity platforms, access control, or automated compliance tooling, • Cloud certifications (AWS SA, Azure Architect Expert, GCP equivalent), • Degree or relevant technical background