AWS Architect

Tenth Revolution Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenth Revolution Group is seeking a Principal Cloud Architect to lead cloud strategy and delivery across multiple public sector and regulated clients. The role is London/ Manchester/ Leeds/ Newcastle with 3 days per week on-site and requires SC clearance.

You will own complex cloud transformation programmes, set architectural direction, mentor engineers and partner with senior stakeholders to drive secure, scalable cloud platforms using AWS and cloud-native patterns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (8+ years) in cloud architecture, strategy and large-scale transformation delivery.
• Deep AWS expertise and cloud-native architectures for secure, scalable platforms.
• Define cloud strategies and target architectures aligned to business objectives.
• Lead complex cloud migration and modernization programmes across enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of platform engineering, infrastructure automation and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience implementing cloud security, governance, resilience and compliance controls for public sector and regulated environments.
• Proven ability to lead multiple, complex areas of work to time, cost and quality with minimal direction.
• Ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders to achieve programme objectives.
• You will be required to hold active SC clearance for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud transformation and platform delivery initiatives for public sector and regulated clients.
• Set architectural direction and own complex cloud modernization programmes.
• Mentor engineers and architects and manage large delivery teams.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to navigate client delivery and programme objectives.

Skills

AWS cloud services

Cloud architecture

DevOps practices

Security governance

Stakeholder management

Cloud migration

Job description

Principal Cloud Architect - London/ Manchester/ Leeds/ Newcastle, 3 days per week on-site. Up to 110k.

SC clearance

A leading technology consulting firm is recruiting for an experienced Principal Cloud Architect with expertise in AWS and cloud-native infrastructure working for different public sector and regulated clients on complex, business-critical projects. This is a senior role for someone who can set architectural direction, advise senior stakeholders and lead delivery teams, while designing scalable, secure and resilient cloud solutions that accelerate digital transformation and operational excellence.

You will combine hands-on architecture with senior leadership, owning complex cloud transformation and platform delivery initiatives while helping clients maximise the value of cloud technologies across public sector and regulated environments.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role and specific client engagement, any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance. To meet the client's eligibility requirements, applicants must have been resident in the UK for the last five years and must not have spent more than six consecutive months outside the UK during that period.

You will have:

• Proven experience (8+ years) in cloud architecture, strategy, engineering and large-scale transformation delivery
• Deep expertise in AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectures, with experience designing secure, scalable and resilient platforms
• Experience defining cloud strategies, target architectures, operating models and transformation roadmaps aligned to business objectives
• Experience designing and leading complex cloud migration and modernisation programmes across enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of platform engineering, infrastructure automation and modern DevOps practices
• Experience implementing cloud security, governance, resilience and compliance controls for public sector and regulated environments
• Proven ability to lead multiple, complex areas of work to time, cost and quality with minimal direction, managing large teams as the key point of escalation
• Ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders, navigating the political landscape of client delivery to achieve programme objectives
• A track record of understanding the broader risk landscape and standing up multi-functional teams of SMEs to resolve complex challenges
• Recognised as a subject matter expert driving innovation and market-leading cloud practices across multiple clients and industries
• Strong understanding of cloud financial management, operational excellence and the key drivers of cost-effective cloud delivery
• Experience mentoring engineers and architects, building capability in junior team members and client counterparts
• Experience working in client-facing consulting environments, delivering measurable business outcomes through technology transformation
• You will be required to hold active SC clearance for this role.