Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Location: Remote

Contract Day Rate £430 (inside IR35)

6 Month Contract - 2-Year Programme

Join the NHS during their massive Digital Transformation Journey - are you ready to take the lead in one of the most ambitious cloud transitions in the UK?

NHS is embarking on a game-changing Cloud Transition Programme (CTP) — migrating 80+ digital services from 1,600 on-prem servers to Azure and Google Cloud. We're on the hunt for a Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect to help design, implement, and lead this mission-critical programme that supports over 100,000 users across NHS.

As part of a multi award-winning digital health team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shifting from traditional on-prem to a modern cloud-first operating model — think automation, infrastructure-as-code, open-source, and zero-downtime transitions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and owning multi-cloud architecture to support secure, scalable, and high-performing healthcare services.
• Leading technical engagement across internal teams and suppliers.
• Developing infrastructure blueprints for networking, identity, DNS, landing zones, etc.
• Championing DevOps, self-service, and automation approaches.
• Driving cloud governance and working at a national scale with agile delivery teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in cloud infrastructure architecture in large-scale/public sector environments.
• Deep knowledge of Azure, GCP or AWS platforms, and cloud-native tools.
• Certifications such as Azure/GCP/AWS Architect, TOGAF, ITIL, or CITP.
• A strategic thinker with hands-on skills in DevSecOps, cloud security, and cost optimisation.
• Exceptional communicator with a collaborative, delivery-first mindset.

Why Join Us?

• Lead innovation for NHS Wales' national cloud migration
• Flexible working and remote opportunities
• Be part of a future-focused, supportive, award-winning digital team
• Make a genuine, lasting impact on healthcare services for thousands of patients