Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect

identifi Global Resources; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect to spearhead a transformative cloud migration for the NHS. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing multi-cloud architecture, championing automation and DevOps practices, and ensuring cloud governance at a national scale. With the opportunity to lead innovation in healthcare services, you will be part of a forward-thinking, award-winning digital team that values flexible working arrangements. This is your chance to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare for thousands of patients across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working

Remote opportunities

Supportive digital team

Impact on healthcare services

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cloud architecture in large-scale environments.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and own multi-cloud architecture for healthcare services.
• Lead technical engagement across teams and suppliers.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Architecture

DevOps

Cloud Security

Cost Optimisation

Exceptional Communication

Education

Certifications in Azure/GCP/AWS Architect

TOGAF

ITIL

CITP

Tools

Azure

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Job description

Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Location: Remote

Contract Duration: 6 Month Contract - 2-Year Programme

Join the NHS during their massive Digital Transformation Journey - are you ready to take the lead in one of the most ambitious cloud transitions in the UK?

NHS is embarking on a game-changing Cloud Transition Programme (CTP) — migrating 80+ digital services from 1,600 on-prem servers to Azure and Google Cloud. We're on the hunt for a Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect to help design, implement, and lead this mission-critical programme that supports over 100,000 users across NHS.

As part of a multi award-winning digital health team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shifting from traditional on-prem to a modern cloud-first operating model — think automation, infrastructure-as-code, open-source, and zero-downtime transitions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and owning multi-cloud architecture to support secure, scalable, and high-performing healthcare services.
• Leading technical engagement across internal teams and suppliers.
• Championing DevOps, self-service, and automation approaches.
• Driving cloud governance and working at a national scale with agile delivery teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in cloud infrastructure architecture in large-scale/public sector environments.
• Deep knowledge of Azure, GCP or AWS platforms, and cloud-native tools.
• Certifications such as Azure/GCP/AWS Architect, TOGAF, ITIL, or CITP.
• A strategic thinker with hands-on skills in DevSecOps, cloud security, and cost optimisation.
• Exceptional communicator with a collaborative, delivery-first mindset.

Why Join Us?

• Lead innovation for NHS Wales' national cloud migration.
• Flexible working and remote opportunities.
• Be part of a future-focused, supportive, award-winning digital team.
• Make a genuine, lasting impact on healthcare services for thousands of patients.

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