Lead Cloud Architect

Searchability; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector consultancy is seeking a Lead AWS Cloud Architect in Bristol. The role involves designing secure AWS architectures, managing containerization with Kubernetes, and leading teams to align architecture with business objectives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cloud systems and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for SC or hold active SC.
• Experience in AWS Architecture and prior public sector consultancy preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures using modern patterns.
• Manage Kubernetes and Kafka for containerisation and real-time systems.
• Implement CI/CD, automation, and optimise performance and cost.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Leadership

Security Cleared

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jenkins

Job description

• Bristol location – 2x site visits per month
• Must be eligible for SC or hold active SC
• Up to £95k DoE plus benefits and bonuses
• Experience required in AWS Architecture, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and Leadership

Who Are We?

Our client is a leading world-class Public Sector consultancy and trusted partner to the UK Government, who deliver and design critical data management and analytics software whilst working with the latest technologies in a dynamic work environment. You’ll be working in a progressive business unit with an emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction at its core.

What will the Lead AWS Cloud Architect be doing?

• Design secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures using modern patterns.
• Manage Kubernetes and Kafka for containerisation and real-time systems.
• Implement CI/CD, automation, and optimise performance and cost.
• Ensure cloud security, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Lead teams and align architecture with business objectives. Maintain clear documentation and enforce architectural best practices.

The Lead AWS Cloud Architect should have:

• Active SC or eligibility to obtain – must be a British passport holder
• A background in Cloud Architecture and prior public sector consultancy experience is preferred.

Experience in the following:

• Extensive experience designing large-scale AWS cloud systems with strong security practices.
• Proficient in Kubernetes, Docker, and event-driven architectures using Kafka.
• Skilled in Java-based microservices, CI/CD, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), and automation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of monitoring, cost optimisation, serverless (AWS Lambda), and architectural frameworks like TOGAF.

To be Considered:

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to [e-mail] further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 / 07719065951 - 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 vacancy only. Also feel free connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability).I look forward to hearing from you.

KEY SKILLS:

AWS / CLOUD / CLOUD ARCHITECTURE / AWS / TERRAFORM / KUBERNETES / DOCKER / CI/CD / JENKINS / AUTOMATION / DEPLOYMENT / TOGAF / IAC / STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT / STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY / SC / SC CLEARED / BRISTOL