Cloud Solutions Architect

Cloud Solution Architect (Cloud / Integration)

Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in London and 2 days remote

Pay rate: £650 per day Outside IR35

Contract with strong likelihood of extension

Active SC required

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-based solutions within a complex and secure environment. The role focuses on defining end-to-end architectures across cloud infrastructure, platform services, and integration layers, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.

Key Responsibilities

Define end-to-end solution architecture across cloud, platform, and integration domains
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs
Produce and govern high- and low-level designs (HLD/LLD)
Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and architectural standards
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams
Drive best practices across cloud architecture and delivery
Oversee integration patterns across systems and services
Support design reviews, governance forums, and assurance activities
Collaborate with stakeholders to manage risks and dependencies
Ensure solutions are optimised for performance, cost, and resilience

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Solution Architect in complex programmes
Strong background in cloud architecture (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure acceptable)
Experience designing secure, scalable enterprise systems
Strong understanding of integration patterns and distributed systems
Experience producing architecture documentation (HLD/LLD)
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience working in agile environments

Highly Desirable

Experience in secure or government environments
Hybrid cloud and connectivity experience
Experience across integration layers, APIs, and messaging platforms
Kubernetes or container platform exposure
Familiarity with architecture governance frameworks
Relevant certifications (TOGAF, GCP, or equivalent)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed