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Senior Cloud Architect (AWS, EKS) – Public Sector Digital Transformation

social security scotland • United Kingdom
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Lead cloud architecture for Social Security Scotland’s AWS-hosted platforms, designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions. Shape greenfield cloud-native systems while guiding technical teams and ensuring alignment with public sector standards. Drive innovation in cloud security, resilience, and platform engineering for critical Scottish public services.

Key Highlights
Senior leadership role in designing and evolving cloud-native platforms on AWS, including Amazon EKS for containerized workloads
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align technical solutions with business objectives, security, and strategic roadmaps
Responsible for architecture governance, cost optimization, and continuous improvement of cloud infrastructure
Key Responsibilities
Define and assure cloud infrastructure architectures on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, resilience, and cost-effectiveness
Provide technical leadership and design guidance for greenfield cloud-native solutions, aligning with organizational standards
Evaluate implemented solutions, identify best practices, and drive continuous improvement in cloud operations
Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient cloud platforms
Develop and maintain technical roadmaps for cloud services, integrating APIs, event-driven services, and secure connectivity
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for AWS, EKS, and cloud-native technologies, influencing strategic technology decisions
Technical Skills Required
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Container Orchestration (Amazon EKS) Cloud Architecture & Design
Benefits & Perks
£4,000 annual GDD pay supplement (paid monthly)
Hybrid working model with minimum 2 days/week in office (Glasgow or Dundee)
Supportive and inclusive working environment with flexible working options

Job Description

Social Security Scotland is seeking a Senior Technical (Cloud) Architect to join our Cloud Architecture team and play a key role in designing, delivering and evolving our cloud-hosted platforms. Working within a cloud-first environment, primarily on AWS, you will provide architectural leadership to ensure services are secure, resilient, scaleable and cost-effective for both internal users and citizens across Scotland.This is an exciting opportunity to influence a modern, cloud-native platform from an early stage, working closely with technical specialists and delivery teams to shape greenfield solutions, drive continuous improvement, and support the future growth of critical public services.
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