Lead Technical Architect

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1 year ago
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Description

Job Title:Lead Technical Architect - Cloud-Based Systems
 
Location:Remote / Occasionally Bromley/Croydon
 
Salary:Up to £100,000 + Performance Related Bonuses
 
Must have or be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
 
 
About the Role:
 
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Lead Technical Architect with expertise in cloud-based architectures to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and overseeing advanced cloud infrastructure solutions for mission-critical systems. With at least 8 years of experience, including deep knowledge of security architecture on cloud platforms, you will provide technical leadership and strategic direction in building scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native systems based on AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, microservices, Java, and event-driven design.


Key Responsibilities

  • Cloud Architecture Design: Lead the design of cloud-based systems and solutions, utilising AWS and modern architectural patterns such as microservices, event-driven architectures, and serverless computing to meet both current and future business needs.
  • Cloud Security: Develop and implement robust security architectures for cloud solutions, ensuring data protection, regulatory compliance, and alignment with industry best practices (e.g., AWS IAM, encryption, VPC, security monitoring, and auditing).
  • Containerisation & Orchestration: Architect and oversee containerised environments using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance for critical applications.
  • Event-Driven Systems: Architect event-driven systems using Kafka, designing and managing messaging frameworks to handle real-time data processing across distributed microservices.
  • Microservices Architecture: Design and oversee the development of microservices-based systems, establishing best practices for modularity, scalability, and maintainability, with a focus on Java-based backend services.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architecture and development teams, guiding them through complex technical challenges and architectural decisions.
  • Security & Compliance: Ensure that cloud architectures are compliant with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and company security policies, and implement security controls across the infrastructure.
  • CI/CD & Automation: Champion the development of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation to enable fast and reliable delivery of cloud services.
  • Work closely with DevOps, engineering teams, product management, and stakeholders to ensure that architectural strategies align with both technical and business objectives.
    Performance & Cost Optimisation: Drive performance tuning, cost optimisation, and cloud resource management strategies to maximise efficiency and minimise cloud spend.
    Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks in cloud-based systems and infrastructure.
    Documentation & Best Practices: Develop and maintain architectural standards, design patterns, and documentation, ensuring a shared understanding of technical solutions.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field or professional equivalent maybe considered.
  • 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed cloud systems, with a strong focus on AWS.
  • Extensive experience with cloud security architecture, including knowledge of AWS security best practices (e.g., IAM, network security, encryption).
  • Deep expertise in containerisation technologies (Docker) and Kubernetes for orchestration in production environments.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing event-driven architectures, with strong expertise in queue-based systems including Kafka.
  • Strong background in microservices architecture and hands-on experience with Java-based backend systems.
  • In-depth understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and automated deployment processes.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide technical mentorship.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) and cloud cost optimisation strategies.

Preferred Skills:
 
  • AWS certification(s) (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security – Specialty).
  • Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP).
  • Familiarity with serverless architectures and AWS Lambda.
  • Expertise in compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, and ISO 27001.
  • Experience with advanced security practices such as zero-trust architecture, encryption key management, and security incident response.


Why Apply?

  • Leadership role with the ability to influence key architectural decisions.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and large-scale projects
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities, including cloud certifications. 
  • Training allowance
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your experience in cloud architecture, security, and relevant technologies. 
We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.

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