Strategic AWS Cloud Architect & Transformation Lead

Nigel Frank; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nigel Frank is seeking an AWS Principal Cloud Architect to lead cloud architecture across London, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle with three days onsite per week. This senior role focuses on public sector and regulated client engagements, delivering scalable, secure cloud platforms and transformation programmes.

You will set architectural direction, advise senior stakeholders, lead delivery teams, and mentor engineers while driving cloud maturity, cost optimisation and governance in complex

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cloud architecture, strategy and large‑scale transformation delivery.
• Professional‑level AWS cloud architecture certification.
• Deep expertise in AWS services and cloud‑native architectures for secure, scalable platforms.
• Experience defining cloud strategies, target architectures and transformation roadmaps.
• Experience leading complex cloud migration and modernization programmes.
• Knowledge of platform engineering, automation and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience implementing cloud security, governance and compliance for public sector roles.
• Ability to lead multiple workstreams and large teams with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Set architectural direction and guidance for cloud initiatives.
• Advise senior stakeholders and manage delivery teams on complex projects.
• Design scalable, secure and resilient cloud platforms for transformation.
• Own cloud transformation and platform delivery initiatives across clients.
• Mentor engineers and architects, building capability within teams.
• Partner with clients to maximise value of cloud technologies in regulated environments.

Skills

AWS architecture

Cloud strategy

Transformation delivery

Security & compliance

DevOps practices

Stakeholder leadership

SC clearance

Public sector

Team leadership

Mentoring engineers

Job description

Nigel Frank is seeking an AWS Principal Cloud Architect to lead cloud architecture across London, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle with three days onsite per week. This senior role focuses on public sector and regulated client engagements, delivering scalable, secure cloud platforms and transformation programmes.

You will set architectural direction, advise senior stakeholders, lead delivery teams, and mentor engineers while driving cloud maturity, cost optimisation and governance in complex