Principal Solution Architect in City

Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect

• 450 p/d Inside IR35
• 6 months
• 1 day per week in Cardiff

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As Principal Solutions Architect (Cloud Infrastructure) you will:

• Own the design that ensures that the underpinning multi-cloud infrastructure meets the required reliability, performance and security requirements for the Cloud Transition Programme (CTP) and ongoing service delivery.
• Lead the technical engagement within the CTP and between the CTP, appointed technical suppliers and DHCW teams to enable that work progresses at-pace and resolve any issues as required.
• Develop work packages for suppliers to design and configure cloud infrastructure as required.
• Ensure services and products are aligned to industry best practice and regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Enable and promote the use of automation and self-service.
• Provide technical leadership to operations, infrastructure, and Fin Ops teams to optimise the performance and costs of IT infrastructure.
• Work on high-profile systems and solutions delivered at the National scale, in line with the organisation's commitment to agile delivery practices and a product-based approach.
• Be the escalation point for any technical programme issues and champion operational management across the community, working closely with other leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications
Master's degree in an associated professional field (or equivalent qualification / experience).
Cloud certification (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
TOGAF (TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner).
Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable Qualifications:
Professional Registration: Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
FEDIP Leading Practitioner, or equivalent recognised Advanced Professional qualification.
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
ITIL 4 Leader Digital and IT Strategy (ITIL 4 Strategic Leader Module)
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience in Agile methodologies and practices.
Knowledge of digital health in the NHS.
Understanding of clinical safety and risk management in digital health.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience in cloud architecture, preferably within large-scale public sector or health-care environments.
Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and DevSecOps practices.
In-depth knowledge of cloud security, data privacy regulations, and governance frameworks.
Proven experience leading cloud transformation projects, with a track record of successfully designing and deploying cloud-based solutions.
Experience in developing and executing cloud strategies, roadmaps, and frameworks.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.