Lead Technical Architect

Anson McCade Pty; London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Lead Technical Architect to drive the design and delivery of advanced cloud-native platforms. This remote-first role involves leveraging skills in AWS and cloud security to build scalable systems while mentoring technical teams. Join a collaborative environment and work on cutting-edge cloud technologies.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Training allowance

Qualifications

• Strong background in AWS and experience in cloud security.
• Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and Kafka systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage cloud-native systems using AWS and microservices.
• Lead containerized deployments and mentor technical teams.
• Ensure security compliance and optimize infrastructure.

Skills

AWS

Cloud security

Kubernetes

Docker

Java

Kafka

CI/CD

Terraform

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Our client, a top-tier consultancy firm, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Technical Architect to join their expert team. This is a remote-first role with occasional travel to offices in Bromley or Croydon.

Step into a pivotal role as the Lead Technical Architect, where you’ll drive the design and delivery of cutting-edge cloud-native platforms. Leveraging your experience in AWS architecture and your deep knowledge in cloud security, you’ll shape the backbone of high-impact, secure, and scalable systems.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design modern cloud-native systems using AWS, microservices, and event-driven architecture.

- Lead containerised deployments using Kubernetes and manage Kafka-based real-time data systems.

- Ensure cloud environments follow best practices in security, compliance, and performance.

- Mentor technical teams and drive strategic architectural decisions.

- Optimise infrastructure through CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud cost management.

Key Skills & Experience:

- Strong AWS background with cloud security expertise (IAM, VPC, encryption, etc.).

- Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, and Java backend systems.

- Experience with CI/CD, Terraform/CloudFormation, and automated deployments.

- Familiarity with industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 is a plus.

- Eligible for or already holds UK Security Clearance.

Why Apply?

- Leadership role with technical ownership of high-impact cloud projects.

- Remote-first working model with flexible benefits and training allowance.

- Work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and scalable systems.

- Join a collaborative team within a rapidly growing and innovative organisation.

If you're a passionate Lead Technical Architect ready to influence architectural direction on complex cloud projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity.

Please note: UK Security Clearance (or eligibility for it) is a requirement for this role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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