Cloud Solution Architect - AWS

Rayo, part of the UBDS group, is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to lead architectural design and technical strategy across complex, secure cloud environments. This role involves ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions are delivered in line with the AWS Well-Architected Framework and client objectives. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, the ability to engage senior stakeholders, and a mindset for continuous improvement and innovation.

This position is suited to experienced architects who can operate across both delivery and strategic advisory domains, particularly in regulated or public sector settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and review cloud architectures using AWS best practices, ensuring alignment with client goals and compliance frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership across project lifecycles, from inception to deployment.
• Lead architecture governance, including assurance reviews and architectural decision records.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, including automation, AI integration, and cloud cost optimisation.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to shape cloud strategies and technical roadmaps.
• Lead architecture and discovery workshops with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of architectural standards and reusable patterns.
• Ensure designs meet security and compliance requirements, including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 22301, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to guide implementation and maintain architectural integrity.

Requirements

• Extensive experience designing and reviewing AWS solutions using the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services across compute, storage, networking, identity, and security.
• Proven ability to operate in multi-account AWS environments with security-first design principles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience presenting to technical and business audiences.
• Familiarity with governance and compliance within regulated environments.
• Demonstrated leadership in architectural decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Desirable Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud solution architecture roles, with emphasis on AWS.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.
• Experience working within public sector or national security contexts.
• Exposure to innovative technologies including machine learning and automation tooling.

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

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.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.