Cloud Platform Architect in Bristol

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Architect with deep expertise in AWS to join our team in leading, developing and optimising our cloud architecture to support our digital strategy. You will own the AWS cloud architecture to ensure it is scalable, secure and compliant, meeting regulatory requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the AWS technical strategy in a transformative environment.

What you will be doing:

• Mature the cloud architecture strategy, defining architectural standards and best practices for deployment and management.
• Develop and maintain cloud reference architecture assets e.g. roadmaps, blueprints and patterns that are aligned with the HL vision and strategy for cloud platforms.
• Lead the architectural design of secure and scalable cloud platforms, ensuring resilience and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and engineering teams to ensure seamless cloud integration with existing and future platforms.
• Develop and mature robust technical governance for cloud including cost optimisation and compliance.
• Manage any architectural issues (e.g. technical debt), risks and escalations, documenting and raising via the appropriate governance structures.
• Advise on cloud platform topics, migration strategies, and cloud solutions (cloud native and hybrid).
• Support operational and engineering colleagues through identifying opportunities to optimise cloud resources, performance and cost through continuous monitoring and automation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and UK financial regulations.
• Support cloud capabilities internally through the mentoring of new colleagues and technical teams such as Operations and Engineering, on strong architectural discipline, cloud best practices, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code approaches.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services, tools and technologies.

About you:

• Strong experience with leading cloud providers (AWS or Azure).
• Deep expertise in cloud networking, security and storage solutions.
• Knowledge of containerisation, orchestration (Kubernetes), and serverless architectures.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC) using tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation, CI/CD pipelines, Jira and Jenkins.
• Awareness and use of architectural frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience working in a regulated industry.
• Desirable Cloud certification (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert) and strong experience in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of financial services sector and regulatory framework in UK.
• Experience in cloud migration (design and implementation support) with deep understanding of techniques and best practice.
• Familiarity and use of common Enterprise Architecture (EA) tooling.

Interview process: The interview process for this role is two stages including a technical competency-based question and a task.

Working Schedule: This role is based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We have returned to the office, however for this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern.

Why us? Here at HL, we are the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We’re steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.

What’s on offer?

• Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure.
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday.
• Flexible working options available, including hybrid working.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution.
• Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover).
• Private medical insurance.
• Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and outpatient care.
• Health screening programme.
• Help@hand - confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP.
• Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions.
• Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities.
• Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.

Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.