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

Scope AT Limited; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven organization is seeking a Solution Architect to shape and deliver scalable cloud systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure or GCP) and strong stakeholder management skills. This hybrid role, based in Knutsford or Northampton, offers a great opportunity to lead strategic technology change within the enterprise architecture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting modern distributed systems.
• Hands-on cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Background in financial services is desirable.

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 experience

stakeholder management

problem-solving skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

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.