Solution Architect - Cloud | Serverless | Distributed Systems | AWS/Azure/GCP

Scope AT Limited; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven organisation in the UK is seeking a Solution Architect to design and implement modern cloud systems that drive innovation. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cloud architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP), strong stakeholder management, and a background in financial services. This hybrid position allows for flexibility between Knutsford and Northampton.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting modern distributed systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, resilient cloud and distributed solutions.
• Leverage AWS/Azure/GCP, containerisation, and serverless technologies.
• Guide and mentor teams, driving best practice and technical excellence.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Modern distributed systems

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Containerisation technologies

Job description

Solution Architect - Cloud | Serverless | Distributed Systems | AWS/Azure/GCP

Location: Knutsford or Northampton (Hybrid)

Join a leading tech-driven organisation as a Solution Architect, shaping and delivering modern, scalable systems that drive innovation and business transformation.

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement secure, resilient cloud and distributed solutions.
• Leverage AWS/Azure/GCP, containerisation, and serverless technologies.
• Balance business needs, risk, and technical trade-offs to deliver real value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategy and architectural direction.
• Guide and mentor teams, driving best practice and technical excellence.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience architecting modern distributed systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Background in financial services (desirable).

A great opportunity to lead strategic technology change and shape the future of enterprise architecture.