Technical Architect

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

Job summary

A leading cloud consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to join a major cloud-native transformation programme. The role involves designing scalable architectures on AWS and Azure, using Python and Terraform, while driving cloud governance and providing technical leadership. Strong communication skills and hands-on experience are essential. This position offers competitive daily rates and a remote work setup.

Qualifications

• Strong background in AWS and/or Azure cloud architecture.
• Excellent knowledge of Python, Terraform, and automation.
• Experience designing secure, cloud-native platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cloud-native architecture design.
• Build automation and infrastructure tooling.
• Work closely with teams to create architectural solutions.
• Drive standards around cloud governance and infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentoring.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Python

Terraform

DevOps

Cloud architecture

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