Core Cloud Business Architect - AWS Migration
Client:
Government department Contract:
16 November 2026 - 31 March 2027 Working Pattern:
Hybrid, with occasional travel to London Security Clearance:
Active SC clearance required, with SC clearance used within a UK government department in the last 12 months Programme:
Digital Services and Technology Strategy - Public Services
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Core Cloud Business Architect
to support a large-scale cloud migration programme, overseeing the migration of an existing product estate into a new AWS environment. The role will provide technical and delivery support across multiple aspects of the migration, helping ensure that products and services can transition effectively into the target cloud environment. The programme also includes work supporting the alpha and beta development of new pipeline technology for the estate. Alongside business architecture and technical coordination, the successful candidate will contribute to PMO delivery, project documentation and project management activities to support effective programme governance and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Migration and Business Architecture
Support the migration of the existing product estate into a new AWS environment.
Provide technical input across the different aspects of product migration.
Work with relevant stakeholders to support migration planning, coordination and delivery.
Help identify and manage dependencies, delivery challenges and risks associated with the migration.
Contribute to activities supporting the alpha and beta development of new pipeline technology.
PMO and Project Delivery
Support PMO activities across the Core Cloud Migration programme.
Assist with project planning, tracking, reporting and delivery coordination.
Maintain programme documentation, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and up to date.
Support the monitoring of milestones, actions, risks, issues and dependencies.
Help ensure delivery activities align with programme plans and governance requirements.
Coordinate information and updates across relevant technical and project stakeholders.
Documentation and Governance
Produce and maintain project documentation and delivery artefacts.
Support governance reporting and the preparation of programme updates.
Ensure project records, decisions and actions are appropriately documented.
Provide administrative and coordination support to maintain visibility of progress and delivery priorities.
Essential Experience and Skills
Experience supporting cloud migration or technology transformation programmes.
Understanding of AWS cloud environments and the considerations involved in migrating product estates.
Experience working in a business architecture, technical delivery, PMO or project management capacity.
Strong documentation, planning and coordination skills.
Experience supporting project governance, reporting and delivery tracking.
Ability to work with technical teams and wider programme stakeholders.
Strong communication, organisation and analytical skills.
Security Clearance
Candidates must hold
active Security Check (SC) clearance
and have used their clearance within a UK government department in the last 12 months.
Working Arrangements
The role operates on a hybrid basis, with some travel to London required.
Contract Details
Start date:
16 November 2026
End date:
31 March 2027
Contract type:
Fixed-term contract engagement
Clearance:
SC
Working pattern:
Hybrid
If you have experience supporting AWS migration programmes, technology delivery and PMO activities within complex environments, this is an opportunity to contribute to a significant cloud transformation programme. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason
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please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
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