Lead Tech Architect (United Kingdom)

Lead Tech Architect - Remote

Our client is seeking a seasoned and highly capable Lead Technical Architect with deep expertise in cloud-native architectures. You will lead the design, implementation, and governance of advanced cloud infrastructure solutions supporting mission-critical systems. You will also provide strategic and technical leadership to build scalable, secure, and resilient platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of secure, scalable cloud architectures using AWS, microservices, and serverless patterns.
• Implement robust cloud security solutions ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Architect and manage containerised environments using Kubernetes for high availability and resilience.
• Design and lead development of event-driven systems using Kafka for real-time, distributed data processing.
• Oversee microservices-based system development, with a focus on modularity and Java-based back-end services.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architecture and engineering teams.
• Champion CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation for streamlined cloud service delivery.

Experience Required:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed cloud systems (AWS-focused).
• Extensive knowledge of AWS cloud security architecture and best practices (IAM, network security, encryption).
• Deep expertise in containerisation (Docker) and orchestration with Kubernetes in production environments.
• Proven experience with event-driven architectures and queue-based systems, especially Kafka.
• Strong background in microservices architecture with hands-on Java backend development.
• Proficient in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and automation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of technical mentorship and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) and cloud cost optimisation.

Package:

• Up to £100K base salary
• Remote working
• Competitive benefits package

If this role of interest, please apply!