Senior Cloud Architect - Government

Senior Cloud Architect

A large-scale digital transformation programme is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to lead end-to-end cloud design across complex, secure, and highly technical environments.

This role sits at the centre of a major modernisation initiative, where you'll shape cloud strategy, drive architectural standards, and influence technical delivery across multiple workstreams.

If you enjoy owning cloud architecture at scale—balancing hands-on depth with senior-level architectural leadership—this is a standout contract opportunity.

The Opportunity

Architect cloud platforms powering large-scale, mission-critical digital services

Lead cloud strategy and influence technology direction across multiple delivery teams

Drive modern, secure cloud patterns across a broad transformation landscape

Work with engineering, cyber, DevOps and leadership teams to deliver robust solutions

Blend hands-on involvement with top-level design and technical authority

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing secure, scalable, resilient cloud architectures across AWS/Azure/GCP
• Leading cloud migration, optimisation and modernisation initiatives end-to-end
• Translating business and technical requirements into reference architectures, HLDs, LLDs and standards
• Reviewing current-state cloud environments and driving improvements in security, performance and cost
• Providing architectural oversight across multiple delivery squads and engineering teams
• Ensuring all cloud solutions align with governance, compliance and operational best practice
• Staying ahead of cloud trends and advising on emerging technologies and patterns

What You'll Bring

• Strong background architecting cloud solutions in complex or highly regulated environments
• Expertise with one or more major cloud platforms: AWS, Azure or GCP
• Deep hands-on knowledge of IaC tools (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation)
• Experience with Kubernetes, automation, CI/CD, DevOps and modern cloud-native patterns
• Strong cloud security knowledge: IAM, encryption, network security, monitoring, compliance
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas simply and clearly
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive architectural decisions
• SC eligibility required

Contract Details:

• £750 - £850 Per Day - Inside IR35
• 6 Months +
• Hybrid Working - Flexible (Multi Locations)

Desirable

• Experience with identity platforms, access control, or automated compliance tooling
• Cloud certifications (AWS SA, Azure Architect Expert, GCP equivalent)
• Degree or relevant technical background