Principal AWS Cloud Architect - London, Manchester or Newcastle

AWS Principal Cloud Architect, Technology Consulting - London, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle (3 days per week onsite)

A leading technology consulting firm are recruiting for an experienced Principal Cloud Architect with expertise in AWS and cloud-native infrastructure working for different public sector and regulated clients on complex, business-critical projects. This is a senior role for someone who can set architectural direction, advise senior stakeholders and lead delivery teams, while designing scalable, secure and resilient cloud solutions that accelerate digital transformation and operational excellence. You will combine hands‑on architecture with senior leadership, owning complex cloud transformation and platform delivery initiatives while helping clients maximise the value of cloud technologies across public sector and regulated environments.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role and specific client engagement, any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance. To meet the client’s eligibility requirements, applicants must have been resident in the UK for the last five years and must not have spent more than six consecutive months outside the UK during that period.

You will have:

• Proven experience (8+ years) in cloud architecture, strategy, engineering and large‑scale transformation delivery
• Professional‑level AWS cloud architecture certification
• Deep expertise in AWS cloud services and cloud‑native architectures, with experience designing secure, scalable and resilient platforms
• Experience defining cloud strategies, target architectures, operating models and transformation roadmaps aligned to business objectives
• Experience designing and leading complex cloud migration and modernisation programmes across enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of platform engineering, infrastructure automation and modern DevOps practices
• Experience implementing cloud security, governance, resilience and compliance controls for public sector and regulated environments
• Proven ability to lead multiple, complex areas of work to time, cost and quality with minimal direction, managing large teams as the key point of escalation
• Ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders, navigating the political landscape of client delivery to achieve programme objectives
• A track record of understanding the broader risk landscape and standing up multi‑functional teams of SMEs to resolve complex challenges
• Recognised as a subject matter expert driving innovation and market‑leading cloud practices across multiple clients and industries
• Strong understanding of cloud financial management, operational excellence and the key drivers of cost‑effective cloud delivery
• Experience mentoring engineers and architects, building capability in junior team members and client counterparts
• Experience working in client‑facing consulting environments, delivering measurable business outcomes through technology transformation
• You will be required to hold active SC clearance for this role

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