Technical Architect

Swansea
2 weeks ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Technical Architect - DV Cleared

Technical Architects

Technical Lead / Architect

Senior Technical Architect

Senior Technical Architect

SC Technical Architect CGEMJP00326902

Immediate Start
Hybrid Working required - 2 days a week onsite
Role Purpose
The Technical Architect will provide end-to-end technical leadership across design, architecture, and delivery of modern cloud-based systems. The role focuses on AWS cloud architecture, Java-based services, API-led design, microservices patterns, and schema-driven approaches to ensure high-quality, scalable, resilient digital services.
You will work closely with engineering teams, product owners, and delivery leads to define technical direction, set standards, and ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and aligned to organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Architecture & Solution Design
Design end-to-end architectures for cloud-native services built on AWS.
Define and document high-level and detailed designs, architectural patterns, and technical specifications.
Architect Java-based services using frameworks such as Spring / Spring Boot.
Create robust, well-governed API architectures (RESTful, event-driven, synchronous/asynchronous).
Lead the design of distributed microservices, ensuring scalability, resilience, observability, and maintainability.
Apply schema-driven design principles (e.g., JSON Schema, OpenAPI, AsyncAPI) to ensure consistent and reusable domain models.
Cloud & Platform Engineering (AWS)
Select and integrate AWS services (EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, ECS/EKS, etc.) based on architectural requirements.
Ensure cloud solutions meet organisational standards for cost, performance, security, and operational readiness.
Promote Infrastructure-as-Code practices using Terraform / CloudFormation.
Guide adoption of serverless and container-based patterns where appropriate.
Leadership & Technical Governance
Provide technical leadership to engineers, developers, DevOps, and platform teams.
Lead architecture reviews, design assurance, and technical direction across multiple teams or projects.
Define and maintain engineering and architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
Conduct option evaluations, risk assessments, and make informed technology recommendations.
API, Integration & Data Modelling
Design API ecosystems including versioning, discovery, governance, throttling, and security.
Define schemas, data contracts, and integration patterns for internal and external systems.
Promote consistent schema models across teams to enable loose coupling and robust interoperability.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with product managers, delivery managers, business analysts, and engineering leads to translate requirements into technical designs.
Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Act as a key point of contact for architectural decision-making.
Security, Compliance & Quality Assurance
Ensure secure-by-design principles across all solutions.
Support threat modelling, risk assessments, and compliance with security and data protection requirements.
Drive non-functional requirement definition (performance, scalability, availability, resilience).
Support test strategy and quality engineering practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong experience as a Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, or Senior Engineer with architecture responsibilities.
Proven track record designing cloud-based applications on AWS.
Strong hands-on background in Java, Spring Boot, and JVM-based service architectures.
Deep experience with APIs (REST, event-driven, messaging), microservices, and distributed system design.
Strong understanding of schema-driven design, using tools such as JSON Schema, OpenAPI, or AsyncAPI.
Solid understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, and operational best practices.
Experience working with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions.
Desirable Skills
AWS certification (Architect Associate / Professional).
Experience with API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, or Kubernetes-based workloads.
Experience with event-driven architecture (SNS/SQS, Kinesis, Kafka).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and automated delivery.
Experience with containerisation (Docker, ECS/EKS).
Familiarity with architectural frameworks (C4 model, ArchiMate, TOGAF).
Knowledge of observability tooling (CloudWatch, ELK, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Cloud Computing Job Applications (UK Guide)

anding a job in cloud computing can be highly competitive — especially in the UK market where demand far outpaces supply in many segments. Whether you’re aiming for roles in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability, Cloud Architecture, Security, Data/Analytics, or Platform Operations, hiring managers screen applications quickly and with specific priorities in mind. Hiring managers don’t read every detail at first; they scan for critical signals in the first 10–20 seconds. These early signals determine whether your CV gets read more closely, whether your LinkedIn profile gets clicked, and whether you’re invited to interview. This guide breaks down, in practical terms, exactly what hiring managers look for first in cloud computing applications — and what you should emphasise in your CV, cover letter and portfolio to stand out on www.cloudcomputingjobs.co.uk .

Education

The Skills Gap in Cloud Computing Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Cloud computing underpins almost every modern digital service. From financial systems and healthcare platforms to AI, e-commerce, government infrastructure and cybersecurity, the cloud is now the default operating environment for UK organisations. Demand for cloud professionals has grown rapidly, with roles spanning architecture, engineering, security, DevOps, platform operations and cost optimisation. Salaries remain high, and vacancies remain stubbornly difficult to fill. Yet despite a growing number of graduates with computer science, IT and software engineering degrees, employers across the UK report a persistent problem: Too many candidates are not job-ready for real cloud computing roles. This is not a question of intelligence or motivation. It is a structural skills gap between what universities teach and what cloud jobs actually require. This article explores that gap in depth: what universities do well, what they consistently miss, why the gap exists, what employers genuinely want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build sustainable careers in cloud computing.

Careers Jobs

Cloud Computing Jobs for Career Switchers in Their 30s, 40s & 50s (UK Reality Check)

Thinking about switching into cloud computing in your 30s, 40s or 50s? You aren’t alone. Across the UK, employers are hiring professionals from diverse backgrounds to help organisations adopt, manage & optimise cloud technology. But let’s cut through the buzzwords. This guide gives you a practical, UK-focused reality check on cloud computing careers for career switchers — what roles exist, what you actually need to learn, how long it takes to retrain and, importantly, whether age matters. If you’re exploring a move into cloud computing, this article lays out what’s realistic and how to get there without falling for hype.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.