Cloud Systems Architect

Biometric Talent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Life Insurance

Private Healthcare

Company Bonus

Development Allowance

Long Service Bonus

Financial Advice

Employee Assistance

Occupational Health

Eye Tests Reimbursed

Gym Discount

Maternity/Paternity Leave

EV/Bike Lease

Job summary

Biometric Talent is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join our growing Cloud Engineering team. You will design and deliver enterprise-scale cloud solutions across Azure, AWS and hybrid environments for major clients, shaping the technical vision and guiding delivery from design to implementation.

You’ll work hands-on when required and lead architectural workshops with stakeholders, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery, governance, and security considerations to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect.
• Strong Azure, AWS or hybrid cloud experience.
• Cloud certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Solutions Architect Professional.
• Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code and automation (Terraform, Bicep).
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines and modern cloud delivery practices.
• Understanding of cloud security, compliance, governance.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or telecom environments would be highly beneficial.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to balance strategic architectural thinking with practical delivery requirements.
• Experience supporting cloud transformation programmes.
• Proactive approach to automation and operational improvement.
• Strong organisational and delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure cloud solutions across Azure, AWS and hybrid environments.
• Own the technical architecture and shape direction from design to implementation.
• Lead architecture workshops with client stakeholders to understand requirements and define solutions.
• Advise Product Owners on infrastructure implications of backlogs and roadmaps.
• Take ownership of infrastructure design, provisioning and change activities.
• Provision cloud infrastructure components and manage access in Azure and AWS.
• Coordinate access to client infrastructure and onboard new environments.
• Deliver architecture, design and code deliverables meeting high quality standards.
• Support cloud transformation initiatives from strategy through to implementation.
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational improvements.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet security, compliance and governance standards.
• Collaborate with other Cloud Engineering and delivery teams for integration.
• Provide technical input into planning, prioritisation and delivery progress.
• Communicate updates to programme leadership.

Skills

Cloud Architect

Azure & AWS

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD pipelines

Security & governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Cloud certifications

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

About the Client

Join our client, a leading digital consultancy that partners with major organisations to drive digital transformation and innovation. Specialising in cloud, engineering, and experience design, they help businesses accelerate growth through cutting-edge technology solutions. With a strong focus on Agile delivery and a people-first culture, this company offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Cloud Engineering team, working as part of award-winning, multidisciplinary delivery teams to design and deliver innovative digital solutions for a range of clients.

As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you'll work closely with Software Engineers, Product Owners, Platform Engineers, Testers and other stakeholders to define the technical vision and ensure high-quality cloud solutions are delivered at scale.

You’ll typically work across one or two client accounts at a time, giving you the opportunity to experience different technologies, environments and ways of working. Projects are predominantly cloud-based, with a particular focus on Microsoft Azure, alongside AWS and hybrid cloud environments.

The technology landscape is varied and can include microservices, containerisation, serverless technologies, service buses, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, cloud security and emerging technologies including AI.

This is a role for someone who enjoys combining technical architecture with hands-on delivery, stakeholder engagement and helping engineering teams solve complex problems.

How you’ll spend your day

As the Cloud Solutions Architect, you'll take ownership of the technical vision across your assigned accounts and provide architectural leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and delivering scalable, secure and resilient cloud solutions across Azure, AWS and hybrid environments.
• Owning the technical architecture and helping shape the direction of cloud-based solutions from initial design through to implementation.
• Leading architecture workshops and working closely with client stakeholders to understand requirements and define appropriate technical solutions.
• Advising Product Owners on the infrastructure implications of product backlogs, roadmaps and delivery decisions.
• Taking ownership of infrastructure design, provisioning and change activities required to support successful delivery.
• Provisioning cloud infrastructure components and managing appropriate access within Azure and AWS environments.
• Coordinating access to existing client infrastructure and supporting the technical onboarding of new environments, teams or tenants.
• Taking ownership of architecture, technical design and relevant code deliverables, ensuring solutions meet high standards of quality.
• Supporting cloud transformation initiatives from strategy through to implementation and helping identify opportunities for further improvement.
• Identifying operational inefficiencies and developing automation solutions that reduce manual effort across delivery teams.
• Ensuring cloud solutions meet appropriate security, compliance and governance requirements without compromising performance or scalability.
• Working closely with other Cloud Engineering and delivery teams to support successful implementation and technical integration.
• Supporting Project Managers and Delivery Leads with technical input into planning, prioritisation, sprint activities and delivery progress.
• Providing clear technical updates and insight to programme leadership, supporting wider reporting, assurance and strategic decision-making.

What you’ll bring to this role

We're looking for an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect with a strong background designing and delivering enterprise-scale cloud solutions. You'll be technically credible, comfortable working hands-on when required and confident engaging with both technical teams and senior client stakeholders.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect, Cloud Architect or similar role, designing and delivering cloud solutions at scale.
• Strong experience working across Microsoft Azure, AWS or hybrid cloud environments.
• Recognised cloud certifications, such as Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Solutions Architect Professional.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation, including technologies such as Terraform and Bicep.
• Strong experience designing and supporting CI/CD pipelines and modern cloud delivery practices.
• A solid understanding of cloud security, compliance, governance and secure architecture principles.
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise or telecommunications environments would be highly beneficial.
• Experience working alongside third-party suppliers and vendors within complex client environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to lead technical workshops and influence decision-making.
• The ability to balance strategic architectural thinking with the practical requirements of delivering solutions successfully.
• Experience supporting cloud transformation programmes and modernising technology environments.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for automation, operational improvement and technical innovation.
• Strong organisational and delivery skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Perks & Benefits

• 25-30 days annual leave
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Single Private Healthcare
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Personal Development Allowance
• Long Service Bonus Award
• Independent Financial Advice and Financial Support Tools
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Reimbursed Eye Tests
• Discounted Gym and Fitness
• Enhance Adoption, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Maternity Returners Programme
• EV Lease, Electric Bike Lease Hire, Cycle to Work Scheme

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an employment agency for permanent and contract hires, we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups to drive innovation and equality within the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

Should you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know so we can accommodate for any interactions with us at Biometric Talent, but also inform the client to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to allow for a fair and equitable process.