Cloud Native Architect

Searchability; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK’s National Security & Defence sector is seeking a Cloud Native Architect to design and lead cloud solutions in AWS. If you are passionate about cloud-native systems and have the necessary experience, this role offers a competitive package, hybrid working, and the opportunity to work on impactful programmes.

Benefits

Competitive package

Hybrid working

Job security in a fast-moving sector

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud / Platform / DevOps Architect in secure environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of AWS and scalable architecture.
• Solid background in microservices and modern API design.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design of secure, scalable cloud-native solutions in AWS.
• Driving architecture best practices across DevOps and DevSecOps teams.
• Working closely with delivery teams to embed resilience and security from day one.

Skills

Kubernetes

GitLab

cloud-native tooling

microservices

APIs

containers

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Cloud Native Architect

• Salary is up to £90,000 DOE
• 3 days per week – Manchester City Centre!
• Well-versed in Kubernetes, GitLab, and cloud-native tooling
• Must hold active SC clearance – Full Eligibility for DV and eDV (Sole British Passport Holder)
• To apply please email [e-mail]
  
  ABOUT THE CLIENT:

I am working on a key opportunity for a Cloud Native Architect to lead high-impact work within one of the UK’s most critical National Security & Defence programmes. If you live and breathe AWS, love designing scalable cloud-native systems, and want to work with top-tier engineering teams then this is for you.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Leading the design of secure, scalable cloud-native solutions in AWS
• Driving architecture best practices across DevOps & DevSecOps teams
• Championing microservices, APIs, containers, and open-source tooling
• Working closely with delivery teams to embed resilience, automation & security from day one

WE NEED YOU TO HAVE:

• Proven experience as a Cloud / Platform / DevOps Architect in secure environments
• Expert-level knowledge of AWS, cloud-native tooling, and scalable architecture
• Solid background in microservices, containers (Docker/K8s), CI/CD, and modern API design
• Experience with architectural frameworks (TOGAF, SAFe etc.)
• Must hold active SC clearance – Full Eligibility for DV and eDV

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work on high-assurance, meaningful programmes with real-world impact
• Be part of a high-performing engineering team pushing innovation in secure cloud
• Long-term opportunity with scope to influence architecture strategy
• Competitive package + hybrid working + job security in a fast-moving sector

TO BE CONSIDERED…..

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to [e-mail]. For further information please call me on 01244 567 985. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancyonly.