SC Cleared Solutions Architect | AWS & Kubernetes | Remote

TechShack; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TechShack is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to shape secure, scalable cloud solutions for Central Government. You will work across cross-disciplinary teams, driving AWS/GDS-aligned architectures, Kubernetes and Docker, and scenario-based design with a focus on secure delivery.

Location: Remote-first with occasional travel to London. You will hold active SC clearance and British citizenship to meet UK Eyes Only requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience as a Solutions/Cloud Architect.
• Proven experience with the GDS framework.
• Hands-on cloud architecture experience, preferably AWS.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker in production.
• Ability to communicate architectural approaches clearly.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and shape modern cloud architectures across Central Government projects.
• Work with AWS and other cloud technologies.
• Apply GDS principles and frameworks throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Work alongside architects, developers and wider technical teams.
• Contribute to architectural decisions across complex software solutions.
• Use your knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker where required.
• Help define technical approaches through architecture and scenario-based design.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

GDS framework

Cloud architecture

Architectural decision-making

Cross-functional teams

Job description

TechShack is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to shape secure, scalable cloud solutions for Central Government. You will work across cross-disciplinary teams, driving AWS/GDS-aligned architectures, Kubernetes and Docker, and scenario-based design with a focus on secure delivery.

Location: Remote-first with occasional travel to London. You will hold active SC clearance and British citizenship to meet UK Eyes Only requirements.