Lead Technical Architect

Posted 1 day 6 hours ago by Anson Mccade

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Role: Lead Technical Architect

Work Type & Location: London

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £85,000 - £100,000


Our client, a top-tier consultancy firm, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Technical Architect to join their expert team. This is a remote-first role with occasional travel to offices in Bromley or Croydon.


Step into a pivotal role as the Lead Technical Architect, where you'll drive the design and delivery of cutting-edge cloud-native platforms. Leveraging your experience in AWS architecture and your deep knowledge in cloud security, you'll shape the backbone of high-impact, secure, and scalable systems.


Key Responsibilities:

- Design modern cloud-native systems using AWS, microservices, and event-driven architecture.

- Lead containerised deployments using Kubernetes and manage Kafka-based real-time data systems.

- Ensure cloud environments follow best practices in security, compliance, and performance.

- Mentor technical teams and drive strategic architectural decisions.

- Optimise infrastructure through CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud cost management.


Key Skills & Experience:

- Strong AWS background with cloud security expertise (IAM, VPC, encryption, etc.).

- Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, and Java backend systems.

- Experience with CI/CD, Terraform/CloudFormation, and automated deployments.

- Familiarity with industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 is a plus.

- Eligible for or already holds UK Security Clearance.


Why Apply?

- Leadership role with technical ownership of high-impact cloud projects.

- Remote-first working model with flexible benefits and training allowance.

- Work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and scalable systems.

- Join a collaborative team within a rapidly growing and innovative organisation.


If you're a passionate Lead Technical Architect ready to influence architectural direction on complex cloud projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity.


Please note: UK Security Clearance (or eligibility for it) is a requirement for this role.