Lead Cloud Architect

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector consultancy seeks a Principal/Lead AWS Architect for a pivotal role in Bristol. The successful candidate will design secure AWS architectures, manage containerization efforts, and lead teams while ensuring compliance and performance optimization. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £95k, depending on experience, alongside an influential opportunity within public sector projects.

Qualifications

• Must have active SC or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience in Cloud Architecture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures.
• Manage Kubernetes and Kafka for containerisation.
• Implement CI/CD, automation, and optimise performance.
• Lead teams and align architecture with business objectives.

Skills

AWS Architecture

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Leadership

Job description

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New Permanent Opportunity for a Principal/Lead AWS Architect for a leading Public Sector Consultancy in Bristol

• Must be eligible for SC or hold an 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, delivering and designing critical data management and analytics software while 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 online or email me directly at [emailprotected]. For further information, call me on 0161 416 6800 / 07719065951. I can make myself available outside normal working hours, from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message, and either myself or a colleague will respond. By applying, you consent to us processing and submitting your application to our client for this vacancy only. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you.

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