Role: Lead Technical Architect Work Type & Location: London Role Type: Permanent Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 Our client, a top-tier consultancy firm, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Technical Architect to join their expert team. This is a remote-first role with occasional travel to offices in Bromley or Croydon. Step into a pivotal role as the Lead Technical Architect, where you’ll drive the design and delivery of cutting-edge cloud-native platforms. Leveraging your experience in AWS architecture and your deep knowledge in cloud security, you’ll shape the backbone of high-impact, secure, and scalable systems. Key Responsibilities: - Design modern cloud-native systems using AWS, microservices, and event-driven architecture. - Lead containerised deployments using Kubernetes and manage Kafka-based real-time data systems. - Ensure cloud environments follow best practices in security, compliance, and performance. - Mentor technical teams and drive strategic architectural decisions. - Optimise infrastructure through CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud cost management. Key Skills & Experience: - Strong AWS background with cloud security expertise (IAM, VPC, encryption, etc.). - Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, and Java backend systems. - Experience with CI/CD, Terraform/CloudFormation, and automated deployments. - Familiarity with industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 is a plus. - Eligible for or already holds UK Security Clearance. Why Apply? - Leadership role with technical ownership of high-impact cloud projects. - Remote-first working model with flexible benefits and training allowance. - Work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and scalable systems. - Join a collaborative team within a rapidly growing and innovative organisation. If you're a passionate Lead Technical Architect ready to influence architectural direction on complex cloud projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity. Please note: UK Security Clearance (or eligibility for it) is a requirement for this role.