Lead CCoE Engineer

Fruition Group; England; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-first working

Private healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training and development

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Lead Cloud Architect to shape cloud strategy and drive cloud transformation. This remote role emphasizes leadership in hybrid cloud environments with competitive compensation around £80,000. Ideal candidates will have expertise in public cloud platforms and a collaborative mindset. Opportunities for professional growth and an inclusive work culture await talented professionals.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading cloud engineering initiatives.
• Deep expertise in public cloud platforms.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid networking concepts.
• Proficient in cloud security practices.
• Strong architectural design skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cloud Centre of Excellence and set direction for cloud architecture.
• Design and implement hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Define and maintain cloud standards for security and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver resilient cloud infrastructure.
• Drive technical leadership and provide mentorship to cloud engineers.

Skills

Cloud engineering leadership

Public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Hybrid networking

Cloud security

Architectural design skills

Agile mindset

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

This range is provided by Fruition Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Job Title: Lead Cloud Architect
Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel to Leeds
Salary: c.£80,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Why Apply?

Job Title: Lead Cloud Architect
Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel to Leeds
Salary: c.£80,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Why Apply?

Are you a seasoned cloud professional with a passion for scalable architecture, security, and automation? This is a high-impact opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role within a globally recognised, fast-scaling technology business. As Lead Cloud Architect, you'll shape the direction of hybrid cloud strategy across a diverse, international infrastructure landscape. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, influencing technical standards, and driving cloud transformation at scale, this role offers the autonomy, progression, and visibility you're looking for. You'll be empowered to lead from the front-bringing fresh thinking, championing cloud best practices, and delivering robust, secure, and scalable solutions that support business-critical platforms used by millions.

Lead Cloud Architect Responsibilities

• Lead the Cloud Centre of Excellence, setting direction for cloud platform architecture and adoption
• Design, implement and scale hybrid and multi-cloud environments across the business
• Define and maintain cloud standards for automation, monitoring, security, and cost-efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Security, SRE, and Networking) to deliver resilient and compliant cloud infrastructure
• Drive technical leadership and act as a key advisor on cloud architecture across departments
• Promote continuous improvement and foster a culture of knowledge sharing
• Advocate for cloud-native tools, infrastructure-as-code, and DevOps practices
• Provide mentorship and support to cloud engineers across multiple locations
  
  

Lead Cloud Architect Requirements

• Significant experience in leading cloud engineering initiatives or running a Cloud Centre of Excellence
• Deep expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and private cloud architecture; Oracle Cloud experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of hybrid networking (e.g. VPCs, BGP, DNS, hybrid connectivity)
• Proficient in cloud security including IAM, encryption, compliance, and firewall configuration
• Strong architectural design skills with a focus on resilience, scalability, and cost optimisation
• Agile mindset with experience in CI/CD, automation, and iterative delivery
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A collaborative approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  
  

What's in it for me?

• Competitive salary c.£80,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Remote-first working with occasional travel to Leeds
• Private healthcare
• Generous holiday allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• International working environment with a strong culture of inclusion and innovation
• Chance to influence cloud strategy and architecture in a business investing heavily in modern technology

This role is ideal for candidates looking for a remote Lead Cloud Engineer job in the UK, a full-time cloud strategy role, or a career move into a forward-thinking business.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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