Senior Cloud Architect (Consulting) (Multiple)

Location: Our offices are in Central London along with several of our customers. Travel to our customer sites is required, the frequency of which will vary from customer-to-customer. You need to be able to travel onsite to London up to 3 days per week although onsite requirements will vary week-to-week and customer-to-customer from 0 to 3 days.

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SC Clearance Requirements: Due to working with several government bodies, SC clearance is required for all our customer facing teams. You do not need active SC clearance as we will undertake checks upon you joining but you must be eligible to pass SC clearance. In future, DV clearance may be required so the ability/willingness to pass DV clearance is advantageous but not essential. You must be UK-based.

About Us: We are experts in building central cloud platforms, cloud risk mitigation and cloud operating models; providing thought leadership to central government and private enterprise organisations to help them unlock the true value of cloud.

Why you should join us: At Cloudscaler you’ll be part of a consultancy at the forefront of cloud transformation trusted by government, defence and enterprise organisations to deliver complex AWS solutions that make a real national impact. From modernising public services to securing critical infrastructure, the work you do will matter far beyond technology. We combine the agility of a startup with the credibility of an AWS Advanced Partner creating a high‑trust, high‑performance culture where self‑starters thrive and every voice is heard. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and cloud experts shaping meaningful projects and driving innovation. By joining us you’ll accelerate your personal and professional development through hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge cloud solutions. You’ll learn directly from experts while contributing to some of the UK’s most ambitious cloud programmes gaining exposure and influence you wouldn’t find in a larger consultancy.

What We’re Looking For:

• Shaping cloud and platform strategies for enterprise or public sector clients aligning technology decisions with business objectives.
• Establishing Cloud Centres of Excellence (CCoE) including operating models, RACI structures and shared responsibility frameworks.
• Designing and implementing cloud control frameworks, governance models and risk/controls for secure and compliant operations.
• Leading enterprise‑wide cost optimisation, security and observability strategies in complex AWS environments.
• Defining and embedding Well Architected principles across large‑scale organisations.
• Advising senior stakeholders on cloud adoption, transformation and operating model change backed by a strong track record in cloud consulting and governance.

What You Could Be Doing:

• Developing cloud and platform strategies ensuring alignment with clients' objectives.
• Establishing Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) teams defining roles, responsibilities and Shared Responsibility Model.
• Leading CCoE transformation establishing RACI models and operational governance.
• Developing cloud control frameworks defining risks, controls and ownership for guardrails.
• Developing and owning the enterprise cloud architecture; evaluating trends and technology.
• Leading cloud control strategy aligning metrics, observability and governance across business.
• Ensuring adherence to Well Architected principles across enterprise solutions.
• Overseeing cost optimisation strategy whilst ensuring the development of a cost‑aware culture.
• Ensuring enterprise security strategy managing risks, compliance and threat mitigation.
• Leading cost optimisation initiatives and developing policies for cost management.
• Leading security strategies implementing continuous security posture management.
• Leading identity management strategy integrating user directories and secure SSO.
• Leading network strategy managing RAM sharing and network performance monitoring.
• Setting the technical standards that define what good looks like for all services and putting checks in place to ensure their compliance.
• Leading Well Architected reviews ensuring cloud solutions meet best practice standards.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus 5 additional days for training/exams or volunteering.
• Travel and accommodation expensed where eligible in line with our expenses policy.
• Life Assurance.
• Long Term Disability cover.
• Employee Assist Programme for employee advice and support (including legal and counselling helpline).
• Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Financial and Legal support.
• 24/7 GP access.
• Public holiday opt‑out scheme giving you the option to work on public holidays creating the flexibility to enjoy your time off when it suits you.
• Individual training and development plans with online training and exam costs covered.
• Recruitment referral scheme referral bonus if you introduce us to someone we then hire.
• Customer referral scheme referral bonus if you introduce us to a new customer.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Dog friendly office.

Interview Process:

• Screening call with our Talent Acquisition team.
• 1st Interview – 30 minute remote interview with our hiring team.
• 2nd Interview – 60 minute remote technical interview with members of our architecture team.
• 3rd Interview – 60 minute in person interview with members of our Senior Leadership Team.

If you would like to join us on our adventure please apply! Cloudscaler are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, parental status, religion or medical history. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace please let us know when you speak to our Talent Acquisition team or contact at the earliest opportunity.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills: Apache Hive, S3, Redshift, Spark, AWS, Solr, NoSQL, Data Warehouse, Internet Of Things, Kafka, DynamoDB, ZooKeeper

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 120 - 140