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££85,000 - £100,000 GBPOnsite WORKINGLocation: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Lead Technical Architect Work Type & Location: London (Hybrid) 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?- Lead