Cloud Architect Role
We are seeking a skilled Cloud Architect who thrives on solving complex challenges with purpose. Help us design and build impactful, modern technology solutions that drive business success.
This full-time, permanent role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud architecture, automation, and innovation.
* Design and engineer scalable AWS infrastructure for high availability, security, and performance.
* Champion Infrastructure-as-Code, using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation to create repeatable, reliable environments.
* Own and improve CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) for rapid, automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
* Lead cloud cost optimisation efforts, ensuring platforms are efficient and delivering maximum value.
* Provide expert guidance to development teams on new services – covering cost, security, back-ups and monitoring considerations.
* Embed DevSecOps principles by integrating security, monitoring, and compliance into every stage of delivery.
* Collaborate across development, QA, and operations to enable smooth deployments and incident-free releases.
* Continuously monitor and enhance availability, stability, and operational efficiency.
* Explore and adopt new AWS features to drive innovation, reduce costs, and improve scalability.
* Participate in an on-call rotation for systems managed infrastructure, ensuring rapid response to operational incidents.
We're looking for a seasoned DevOps-minded Cloud Architect who:
* Has 3+ years' AWS cloud engineering and automation experience, ideally with AWS certification.
* Understands UNIX/Linux administration (RHEL focus) and uses Python/Bash to script and automate.
* Brings strong experience with AWS services (IAM, RDS, EC2, ECS, EFS, SES, SNS, Cognito) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), ideally with certifications to show your expertise
* Is passionate about automation, CI/CD, and bridging development and operations.
* Brings a strong eye for cost efficiency and cloud spend optimisation.
* Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, and enjoys mentoring peers.
* Is always learning - embracing new tools, architectures, and best practices.
About Our Organisation
We are a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to reducing poverty and inequality through innovative use of technology and business practice.
Our vision is a world where technology and community work together to empower people experiencing disadvantage.