Strategic Cloud Enterprise Architect — Azure & AWS

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Manchester; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Manchester is seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Architect to drive the strategic technology direction. The role is vital in establishing enterprise architecture, ensuring alignment across cloud services and digital products. Responsibilities include developing frameworks, guiding teams on cloud solutions, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience, expertise in Azure and AWS, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Competitive salary ranges from £72,764 to £90,242, with additional pension contributions.

Benefits

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as an Enterprise Architect or in a similar role.
• Deep expertise in Azure and AWS cloud services.
• Strong understanding of Github, Terraform, Microsoft 365, and Zero Trust.
• Proven ability to develop and implement enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Experience influencing technical design boards.
• Understanding of modern digital delivery methodologies including Agile and DevOps.
• Experience delivering scalable and secure cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise architecture framework.
• Provide expert input into the Technical Design Board.
• Define and oversee technology governance.
• Lead the creation of a technology strategy and roadmap.
• Act as a technical advisor for product teams.
• Drive adoption of cloud-native architecture and DevSecOps.
• Ensure collaboration between platform and application teams.
• Engage with stakeholders to align technology with strategic outcomes.
• Provide line management and mentorship.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Azure

AWS

Github

Terraform

Agile

DevOps

CI/CD

Stakeholder Management

Job description

A public sector organization in Manchester is seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Architect to drive the strategic technology direction. The role is vital in establishing enterprise architecture, ensuring alignment across cloud services and digital products. Responsibilities include developing frameworks, guiding teams on cloud solutions, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience, expertise in Azure and AWS, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Competitive salary ranges from £72,764 to £90,242, with additional pension contributions.