Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect – circa £65,000

We’re looking for a strategic and technically skilled Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions across our UKGI Data & MI platforms. This is a key role in our cloud transformation journey, helping us align technology with business goals and regulatory standards.

This role would suit someone who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys tackling complex technical challenges. You’ll bring deep experience in cloud architecture and be ready to take ownership of enterprise-scale solutions. If you're passionate about mentoring others, shaping how data is delivered and managed, and excited to work across AWS in a forward-thinking team, this could be the perfect next step for you.

A bit about the job:

You’ll be joining our UKGI Data & MI team, where we’re focused on delivering high-quality data solutions that drive decision-making and operational excellence. As Cloud Architect, you’ll shape the future of our cloud infrastructure, working closely with engineering, data, and governance teams to ensure our platforms are secure, cost-effective, and built to last. You’ll also play a vital role in mentoring others and embedding best practices across the organisation.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

•                Proven experience as a Cloud Architect in a large-scale enterprise setting.

•                Expertise in AWS (preferred), Azure or GCP, with strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, and high availability.

•                Experience designing and implementing data platforms, integration pipelines, and microservices.

•                Familiarity with DevOps/DataOps practices in cloud environments.

•                Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative mindset.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary circa £65,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it

• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts

• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Martyn Biddulph a call on 07721 572 935 or send an email to martyn.biddulph@aviva.com.