Principal Solution Architect

Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect

• 450 p/d Inside IR35
• 6 months
• 1 day per week in Cardiff

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As Principal Solutions Architect (Cloud Infrastructure) you will:

• Own the design that ensures that the underpinning multi-cloud infrastructure meets the required reliability, performance and security requirements for the Cloud Transition Programme (CTP) and ongoing service delivery.
• Lead the technical engagement within the CTP and between the CTP, appointed technical suppliers and DHCW teams to enable that work progresses at-pace and resolve any issues as required.
• Develop work packages for suppliers to design and configure cloud infrastructure as required.
• Ensuring services and products are aligned to industry best practice and regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Enable and promote the use of automation and self-service.
• Provide technical leadership to operations, infrastructure, and Fin Ops teams to optimise the performance and costs of IT infrastructure.
• Work on high-profile systems and solutions delivered at the National scale, in line with the organisation's commitment to agile delivery practices and a product-based approach.
• Be the escalation point for any technical programme issues and champion operational management across the community, working closely with other leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications
* Master's degree in an associated professional field (or equivalent qualification / experience).
* Cloud certification (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
* TOGAF (TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner).
* Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable Qualifications:
* Professional Registration: Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
* FEDIP Leading Practitioner, or equivalent recognised Advanced Professional qualification.
* CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
* ITIL 4 Leader Digital and IT Strategy (ITIL 4 Strategic Leader Module)
* Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* Experience in Agile methodologies and practices.
* Knowledge of digital health in the NHS
* Understanding of clinical safety and risk management in digital health

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Extensive experience in cloud architecture, preferably within large-scale public sector or health-care environments.
* Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
* Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and DevSecOps practices.
* In-depth knowledge of cloud security, data privacy regulations, and governance frameworks.
* Proven experience leading cloud transformation projects, with a track record of successfully designing and deploying cloud-based solutions.
* Experience in developing and executing cloud strategies, roadmaps, and frameworks.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.