Cloud Architect

UBDS Digital is a technology consultancy delivering transformation, cloud, data, AI, and digital engineering solutions to enterprise and public sector organisations. We help clients modernise technology estates, improve operational resilience, and build scalable platforms that support business growth.

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with strong Enterprise and Infrastructure Architecture expertise to lead the design and evolution of complex cloud and hybrid environments. This role requires deep knowledge of infrastructure strategy, CMDB governance, operational architecture, and service management disciplines.

As a Cloud Architect, you will define and govern cloud and infrastructure architectures that enable secure, scalable, and operationally effective technology platforms. You will work closely with enterprise architects, platform engineering teams, service management functions, and client stakeholders to align technology investments with business outcomes.

You will be responsible for creating target-state architectures, developing CMDB and configuration management strategies, and ensuring operational excellence across cloud and on-premise infrastructure estates.

• Develop enterprise-scale infrastructure and cloud architecture strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Define target-state architectures, roadmaps, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical assurance across programmes and projects.
• Ensure architecture decisions support security, resilience, performance, and operational requirements.

• Design and implement cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud.
• Establish cloud adoption frameworks, landing zones, and governance models.
• Support cloud migration, modernisation, and infrastructure transformation initiatives.
• Define Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation strategies.

• Define and implement CMDB strategy, governance, and operating models.
• Establish Configuration Management practices and controls across infrastructure and cloud services.
• Ensure accurate service mapping, dependency modelling, and asset relationships.
• Drive CMDB maturity improvements and alignment with ITIL and Service Management processes.

• Design operational architectures that support availability, observability, resilience, and service continuity.
• Develop operational models covering monitoring, incident management, change management, and platform support.
• Work with operational teams to improve service reliability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure architecture decisions support DevOps, SRE, and modern operational practices.

• Engage with senior stakeholders, technical leadership, and client teams.
• Translate business requirements into strategic technology solutions.
• Provide thought leadership and mentoring across architecture and engineering communities.

• Significant experience in Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, or Cloud Architecture roles.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud.
• Proven experience developing and implementing CMDB strategies and Configuration Management frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure management, operations, and service delivery models.
• Experience designing hybrid cloud and enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of ITIL, Service Management, and Operational Architecture principles.
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and automation tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, Ansible, etc.).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Experience within regulated, enterprise, or public sector environments.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow CMDB and Service Mapping.
• Familiarity with DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering, and FinOps practices.
• Experience with security architecture and compliance frameworks.
• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• TOGAF, ITIL, or equivalent architecture certifications.

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.