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.
