Cloud Solution Architect - Leeds

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Leeds is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to lead their cloud-first transformation. This role will involve shaping and implementing cloud strategies across AWS, M365, and Azure, ensuring innovative and secure adoption of cloud technologies. Ideal candidates will have strong architectural skills, relevant certifications, and the ability to influence teams effectively towards cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration.
• Experience in cloud architecture and governance.

Responsibilities

• Drive cloud-first transformation and design best practices.
• Shape and implement cloud architectures according to standards.
• Champion modern cloud engineering and foster collaboration.

Skills

Cloud frameworks

Integration technologies

Data solutions

Security principles

Agile methodologies

Education

AWS Solution Architect certification

Azure Solution Architect certification

Job description

Job Description

Cloud Solution Architect - Leeds

Are you ready to lead the way in cloud innovation? Do you have the expertise to design and deliver cutting-edge cloud solutions? Want to make a lasting impact with your cloud technology expertise?

StepChange is embarking on a bold digital transformation, and we’re looking for a visionary Cloud Solution Architect to lead the way. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide expert architectural guidance to shape the design and delivery of cloud platforms, solutions, and workloads.

As a new discipline within our charity, this is a unique opportunity to establish and mature modern cloud concepts, driving innovation and ensuring technology is at the heart of our ambitious 5-year strategy.

What you will be doing

StepChange is embracing a cloud-first strategy, and we need a Cloud Solution Architect to drive this transformation. You’ll shape and mature our cloud approach, collaborating with peers and stakeholders to design and implement solutions that align with best practices.

From defining principles, policies, and standards to ensuring well-informed technical decisions, you’ll play a crucial role in our innovation.

Beyond architecture, you’ll champion modern cloud engineering, fostering expertise through communities of practice and encouraging collaborative, agile cloud designs. Working with vendors, you’ll ensure solutions remain fit for purpose and aligned with governance frameworks.

About you

StepChange is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to drive its cloud-first transformation. You’ll shape and implement modern architectures across AWS, M365, and Azure, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient cloud adoption.

Your expertise in cloud frameworks, integration technologies, data solutions, and security principles will guide well-governed, agile decision-making while influencing transformation at scale.

Beyond technical leadership, you’ll champion innovation, risk mitigation, and architectural clarity, balancing cost, quality, and compliance in solution design. Your hands-on experience with AWS and Azure—and ideally certified at a Solution Architect level—alongside strong communication skills, will ensure seamless adoption. Most importantly, you’ll design with both technology and people in mind, empowering teams to embrace cloud capabilities effectively.