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

Energy Jobline ZR; Knutsford; Hybrid; 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 secure cloud solutions. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring teams in best practices. Candidates should have strong cloud architecture experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP and proven capabilities in architecting distributed systems. A background in financial services is desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, resilient cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategy and architectural direction.
• Guide and mentor teams in best practices.

Skills

Cloud architecture experience

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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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.