Cloud Lead Architect

evoke; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Maternity/paternity leave

Retail discounts

Pension & bonus schemes

Health resources

Gym discounts

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

evoke seeks a Lead Cloud Architect to steer the architectural vision across our technology landscape in the UK. You will drive scalable, secure cloud platforms, mentor a team of architects, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to align architecture with business priorities.

You will define standards, governance, and roadmaps, translating business needs into robust cloud solutions while fostering technical excellence and innovation across cloud services and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of AWS services, cloud infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Expertise in architectural patterns, cloud-native design, microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Experience leading architecture teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to define architecture standards, governance frameworks and roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, message brokers, APIs; familiarity with C#, SQL, and Java.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the cloud architecture strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the design and governance of scalable, secure cloud platforms and infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain cloud architecture standards, principles, blueprints and best practices.
• Translate business requirements into cloud architecture solutions that support roadmaps and value delivery.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of architects while promoting technical excellence.
• Drive architectural decision-making and governance across complex cloud systems and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align initiatives with priorities.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement and cloud engineering best practices for scalable solutions.

Skills

AWS services

Cloud infrastructure

Hybrid cloud

Networking

Monitoring/Observability

Architectural patterns

Cloud-native design

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Leadership

Architecture governance

Roadmaps

Integration patterns

APIs

C#

SQL

Java

Tools

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

As the Lead Cloud Architect, you will drive and evolve the architectural vision and strategy for our technology landscape. Reporting to the Head of Architecture, this role will be pivotal in delivering scalable, secure, and high‑performance architecture across cloud services and infrastructure. You will foster a culture of technical excellence and strategic foresight while leading a team of architects and working closely with cross‑functional stakeholders at all levels.

What you will be doing

• Define and execute the cloud architecture strategy aligned with business and enterprise objectives.
• Lead the design and governance of scalable, secure, and high‑performance cloud platforms and infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain cloud architecture standards, principles, blueprints, and best practices.
• Translate business requirements into cloud architecture solutions that support strategic roadmaps and value delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of architects while promoting technical excellence.
• Drive architectural decision‑making and governance across complex cloud systems, identifying and mitigating architectural risks.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to align architecture initiatives with business priorities.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and cloud engineering best practices while ensuring scalable and resilient solutions.

Who we’re looking for

• Deep knowledge of AWS services, cloud infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments, networking, monitoring, and observability.
• Expertise in architectural patterns, cloud‑native design, microservices, event‑driven architecture, and designing systems at scale.
• Experience leading architecture teams, mentoring technical staff, and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to define architecture standards, governance frameworks, technology roadmaps, and architectural decision‑making.
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, message brokers, APIs, and familiarity with technologies such as C#, SQL, and Java.

What we offer

• Industry‑leading maternity and paternity leave, paid time off for caring responsibilities, and flexible leave options.
• Perks and discounts at a range of high‑street retailers.
• Financial compensation, pension, and bonus schemes.
• Health and wellbeing support, including mental health resources and financial education.
• Gym discounts and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Hybrid working: up to 80% work from home with 20% office time and collaborative sessions.

EEO Statement

We prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.