Principal Cloud Architect

identifi Global Resources; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Cloud Architect to lead a transformative cloud migration for healthcare IT, impacting over 100,000 users. This role involves defining architectural solutions, developing reusable cloud migration patterns, and promoting an automation-first mindset. Join a multi-award-winning tech team to shape national digital healthcare services, ensuring robust governance and performance optimization. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the public health sector and have a strong background in cloud technologies, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Collaborative team culture

Impactful work in healthcare

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Deep experience in cloud transformation in large-scale environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure, GCP or AWS and cloud-native stacks.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop complex architectural solutions and strategies.
• Lead engagement across internal teams and technical stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud Transformation

Azure

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

DevSecOps

Automation

Architectural Governance

Open-source Integration

Education

Master’s Degree

TOGAF Certification

CITP / FEDIP Registration

Tools

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Agile

ITIL 4

Job description

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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

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology, Other, and Strategy/Planning

Industries: Public Health, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Hospitals and Health Care