Lead Solutions Architect

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Remote; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based organization seeks a Lead Solution Architect focused on AWS cloud to drive architectural design and delivery of complex cloud platforms. Candidates should have deep expertise in AWS, strong leadership skills, and experience with distributed systems. The role is remote with occasional travel to London, offering flexible working and funded training opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

25+ days holiday

Pension contributions

Funded training

Opportunity for certifications

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' experience architecting large-scale distributed systems.
• Expertise in AWS and cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) is essential.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and event-driven design.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead design and delivery of complex cloud platforms.
• Shape technical strategy and lead architecture design.
• Mentor teams across cloud transformation projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cloud Security Best Practices

DevOps

Java-based Microservices

Kubernetes

Kafka

Education

AWS Certifications

Job description

Job Description

Lead Solution Architect - AWS Cloud Focused - Remote

Up to £100,000 p/a + performance related bonusses + bonus.

To apply for this role, candidates must either be Security Cleared or be eligible for Security Clearance up to 'SC' level. This role is remote with the occasional travel to London every couple of weeks to visit the client site.

• A leading UK-based organisation is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to spearhead the design and delivery of complex, cloud- platforms. This senior role is ideal for someone with at least 8 years’ experience architecting large-scale distributed systems, particularly on AWS.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in designing secure, scalable infrastructures using AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Java-based microservices. You’ll be responsible for shaping technical strategy, leading architecture design, and mentoring teams across cloud transformation projects.

A strong understanding of cloud security best practices, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and event-driven design is essential.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring architectural standards meet business and compliance requirements, optimising performance, and managing cloud costs. Excellent leadership, communication, and hands-on technical skills are critical to success in this position.

candidates will have: AWS certifications, experience with other cloud platforms (Azure or GCP), and a background in serverless technologies, compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and zero-trust security models.

Additionally, if you have used DevOps tools and are DevOps focused, that would be a massive advantage.

This role offers flexible working, funded training, 25+ days holiday, pension contributions, and the opportunity to shape cloud strategy within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. There is additional funding for learning and development and you can take time out with 'coaches' for active learning to gain more certifications.

Feel like you've got what it takes?

Apply within! Or for more information please contact:

Thomas Garrett - Senior Consultant - CPS Group - [e-mail]