Technical Architect

Inara; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a Technical Architect to join their cloud-native transformation programme. This role involves designing scalable architectures using AWS and Azure, building automation tools with Python and Terraform, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong DevOps mindset and excellent communication skills to drive technical direction while being hands-on in delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in AWS and/or Azure cloud architecture.
• Proficiency in Python and Terraform.
• Experience in designing scalable, secure cloud-native platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, IaC practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cloud-native architecture design across AWS and Azure.
• Build automation and infrastructure tooling using Python and Terraform.
• Work closely with engineering, security, and product teams.

Skills

AWS cloud architecture

Azure cloud architecture

Python

Terraform

DevOps practices

Communication skills

Job description

Contract Technical Architect – AWS / Azure / Python / Terraform

Remote (UK-Based)

Inside IR35 | £650 per day (approx.)

Start ASAP | Leading Cloud-Native Programme

We’re looking for a hands-on Technical Architect to join a major cloud-native transformation programme. This is a role for someone who can move confidently between high-level architectural thinking and deep technical delivery, shaping solutions and helping teams make them real.

If you enjoy solving complex technical problems, setting engineering direction, and guiding teams through modern cloud-native patterns, this is a great opportunity.

As Technical Architect, you will :

• Lead end-to-end cloud-native architecture design across both AWS and Azure , ensuring security, scalability, resilience, and operational excellence.
• Build automation and infrastructure tooling using Python , Terraform , and modern DevOps practices.
• Work closely with engineering, security, and product teams to turn business requirements into robust architectural solutions and clear technical roadmaps .
• Drive standards around cloud governance , infrastructure-as-code , observability , cost optimisation , and high availability .
• Provide hands-on technical leadership — code reviews, technical oversight, solution design — while mentoring teams and supporting delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong background in AWS (preferred) and / or Azure cloud architecture
• Excellent knowledge of Python , Terraform , and modern automation patterns
• Experience designing scalable, secure, cloud-native platforms
• A solid DevOps mindset : CI / CD, IaC, observability, reliability
• Ability to influence technical direction while remaining hands-on
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with engineering, product, and security stakeholders