Enterprise Architect (Cloud Solutions) - Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a cloud architecture expert to lead governance across complex environments. Candidates should have proven experience with AWS solutions and a strong background in automation and infrastructure delivery. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and access to wellbeing programs within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Wellbeing programs

Mental health support

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Enterprise Architecture, ideally focused on AWS-based solutions.
• Strong background in automation, infrastructure delivery, and governance.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and GitHub.
• Understanding of ITIL frameworks, managed services, and post-implementation support.
• Experience in Agile working environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for innovation.
• A background in infrastructure and networking is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for cloud architecture and governance across complex environments.
• Design, review, and evolve cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to ensure architectural alignment.
• Remain hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), deployments, and environment configuration.
• Support, coach, and mentor junior engineers across projects.
• Engage with stakeholders, building trusted relationships with internal teams and external clients.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

AWS solutions

Automation

Infrastructure delivery

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes

GitHub

ITIL frameworks

Agile

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Would you like to work on one of Germany’s largest IP Core networks?

Join a global business and technology transformation partner dedicated to accelerating the shift towards a digital and sustainable future while delivering meaningful impact for enterprises and society. With a diverse workforce of 340,000 professionals across more than 50 countries, this organisation brings over 55 years of expertise in unlocking the value of technology to meet the full spectrum of business needs. Recognised for its commitment to innovation and responsible practices, the group reported global revenues of €22.5 billion in 2023.

Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today!

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for cloud architecture and governance across complex environments.
• Design, review, and evolve cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to ensure architectural alignment.
• Remain hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), deployments, and environment configuration.
• Support, coach, and mentor junior engineers across projects.
• Engage with stakeholders, building trusted relationships with internal teams and external clients.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in Enterprise Architecture, ideally focused on AWS-based solutions.
• Strong background in automation, infrastructure delivery, and governance.
• Hands‑on experience with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and GitHub.
• Understanding of ITIL frameworks, managed services, and post‑implementation support.
• Experience in Agile working environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for innovation.
• A background in infrastructure and networking is advantageous.

Security Requirements

• This role requires the successful applicant to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance.
• To be eligible, you must have resided in the UK continuously for at least 5 years and meet other government security vetting requirements.

Benefits

• Work for a globally recognised digital and technology leader driving innovation in cloud, AI, and data.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive culture that values wellbeing, learning, and professional development.
• Benefit from access to wellbeing programmes, mental health support, and flexible hybrid working.
• Collaborate with talented professionals on high‑impact transformation projects across the UK.

Salary

• Competitive + excellent benefits package