Senior Cloud Architect - AWS

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to provide technical leadership and own cloud architecture within an agile digital delivery team.

The role will focus on shaping and designing secure, scalable and maintainable solutions on AWS, working closely with engineers, delivery teams and business stakeholders.

• →Lead and own cloud and solution architecture across the delivery.
• →Design solutions using AWS services and cloud-native patterns.
• →Provide technical leadership, direction and guidance to engineering teams.
• →Translate business and user requirements into pragmatic technical solutions.
• →Make and communicate key architectural decisions and technical trade-offs.
• →Design across applications, APIs, integrations, data and infrastructure.
• →Ensure solutions consider security, scalability, resilience, testing and operability.
• →Support CI/CD, containerisation and modern DevOps practices.
• →Engage effectively with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• →Remain actively involved throughout agile delivery.

• Significant AWS cloud architecture experience.
• Proven experience as a Senior Cloud Architect, Cloud Architect, Technical Architect or similar.
• Strong software engineering background, ideally across Python, JavaScript and SQL/PostgreSQL.
• Strong experience with APIs, integrations and cloud-native architectures.
• Knowledge of GitHub, CI/CD and Docker.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, resilience and scalability.
• Experience providing technical leadership within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to influence technical decisions.

• Infrastructure as Code and automated cloud provisioning.
• Serverless, event-driven and/or microservices architectures.
• Automated testing and quality engineering experience.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled solutions or AI integrations.

Due to the security requirements of the assignment, candidates must hold current SC clearance prior to commencing the role and be able to maintain the required clearance.

Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

 UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.