Principal Cloud Architect

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Cloud Architect to lead a transformative cloud migration project within the healthcare sector. This role involves driving the modernization of critical services for over 100,000 users, utilizing platforms like Azure and Google Cloud. You will define and develop architectural solutions while promoting a cloud-native, automation-first mindset. Join a multi-award-winning tech team and make a significant impact on digital healthcare services, ensuring meaningful outcomes for patients and clinicians alike. This is your chance to shape the future of healthcare IT on a national scale.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Collaborative environment

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Deep experience in cloud transformation in large-scale or healthcare environments.
• Strong knowledge of modern cloud-native stacks and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Define complex architectural solutions and develop cloud migration strategies.
• Lead engagement across teams and deliver robust cloud architectures.

Skills

Cloud Transformation

Azure

GCP

AWS

DevSecOps

Automation

Open-source Integration

Architectural Governance

Education

Master's Degree

TOGAF Certification

CITP / FEDIP Registration

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05.05.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Cloud Architect

Location: Remote

6 Month Contract - 2-Year Programme

Lead a National-Scale Cloud Transformation. Are you a cloud migration expert ready to make a meaningful impact on healthcare IT for over 100,000 users across NHS?

NHS is delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious digital transformations. Migrating 80+ critical services from 1,600 on-prem servers to Azure and Google Cloud—and we need a Principal Cloud Architect to drive the programme.

This isn’t a simple lift-and-shift. Modernising platforms, introducing open-source technologies, and reshaping service delivery with a cloud-native, automation-first mindset. You’ll work hand-in-hand with a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and Security Specialist to lead this evolution.

What You'll Do:

• Define and develop complex architectural solutions, strategy, and roadmaps.
• Develop reusable cloud migration patterns to enable rapid, secure product deployments
• Lead engagement across internal teams, suppliers, and technical stakeholders
• Deliver robust, cost-effective cloud architectures with strong governance
• Promote DevSecOps, IaC, self-service, and open-source adoption
• Guide teams across infrastructure, operations, and FinOps to optimise cloud performance
• Help shape the long-term digital strategy of NHS Wales

Ideal Experience:

• Deep experience in cloud transformation in large-scale or healthcare/public sector environments
• Strong knowledge of Azure, GCP or AWS and modern cloud-native stacks
• Skilled in DevSecOps, automation, open-source integration, and architectural governance
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional delivery in complex, high-profile programmes

What do you need to be successful?

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience
• TOGAF certified
• CITP / FEDIP registration
• Knowledge of NHS or healthcare systems
• ITIL 4, Agile, or clinical risk management experience

Why Join NHS Wales Digital?

• Shape national digital healthcare services at scale
• Work in a multi award-winning tech team
• Enjoy a flexible, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment
• Play a key role in creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for patients and clinicians alike