Global Education Cloud Solution Architect

IDP Education Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Diverse, inclusive culture

Job summary

IDP invites experienced Solution Architects to join our Global Information Services team in the UK, near Cambridge, delivering scalable cloud-first architectures for IELTS. You will shape strategic designs, work with partners across academia and industry, and drive architectural excellence.

The role focuses on AWS, microservices, API integration, and DevOps, with mentoring responsibilities and governance. It offers a hybrid, home-based setup with regular office visits to support flexible

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ proven experience in solution architecture, with a significant focus on SaaS platforms and cloud-native services.
• Expert-level proficiency in AWS cloud technologies, microservices architecture, API integration patterns, and modern DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset and enthusiasm for continuous learning and process improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative multicultural environment, showing cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions aligned with IDP’s strategic technology roadmap and global operations.
• Lead innovation initiatives leveraging AWS cloud services, including serverless computing, containerisation, and event-driven architecture patterns to enhance system resilience and agility.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams and global partners to ensure seamless integration, interoperability, and consistency across diverse platforms.
• Mentor and cultivate a vibrant architecture community within IDP, disseminating best practices, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving architectural excellence across teams worldwide.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to continually infuse modern approaches that align with our mission of enhancing learner experiences.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by translating complex technical concepts into clear business value, contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Establish governance frameworks and standards to ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality benchmarks throughout solution lifecycles.

Skills

AWS cloud technologies

Microservices architecture

API integration patterns

DevOps practices

Security principles

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Cross-cultural teamwork

Leadership

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

IDP invites experienced Solution Architects to join our Global Information Services team in the UK, near Cambridge, delivering scalable cloud-first architectures for IELTS. You will shape strategic designs, work with partners across academia and industry, and drive architectural excellence.

The role focuses on AWS, microservices, API integration, and DevOps, with mentoring responsibilities and governance. It offers a hybrid, home-based setup with regular office visits to support flexible