Migration Architect - Data Centre Exit

Job Title: Migration Architect - Data Centre Exit
Location: Remote within UK (with travel to Telford, Manchester, London)
Duration: 6 Months

Minimum of 5 years UK residency- Ability to obtain SC clearance

Our Client, a leading organisation, is hiring for a reputable company to support a major data centre exit and cloud migration project. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Migration Architect to lead complex cloud migration solutions within a large transformation programme.

What you'll be doing:
* Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end migration architectures across AWS, private cloud, and on-premise environments.
* Define migration patterns, strategies, and reference architectures, conducting impact analysis to support architectural decisions.
* Oversee migration engineers during build and cutover phases, ensuring smooth execution.
* Review and approve design documents, ensuring solutions are scalable, robust, and aligned with programme standards.
* Analyse source environments, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and provide architectural oversight throughout all project phases.
* Collaborate closely with technical teams, programme leads, and stakeholders to ensure successful migration outcomes.
* Support junior architects and contribute to continuous improvement of migration methodologies.

What you'll bring:
* Extensive experience with migrations to AWS, private cloud, and on-premise environments.
* Proven ability to work within multi-supplier environments and lead architectural design efforts.
* Strong background in application architecture and cloud migration methodologies.
* Experience creating reference architectures and conducting impact analysis.
* Ability to lead technical teams during migration build and cutover activities.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Mandatory Skills & Requirements:
* Minimum of 5 years UK residency.
* Experience with cloud migration, architecture design, and technical leadership.
* Ability to obtain SC clearance (Client will facilitate BPSS and SC clearance).
* Onsite presence required for initial weeks to understand project scope.

Desired Skills:
* Experience working in large-scale transformation projects.
* Knowledge of migration patterns, impact analysis, and artefact creation.

Education & Certifications:
* Relevant technical qualifications in cloud architecture or related fields are preferred.

This is a fantastic chance to be part of a significant transformation project, working with a dynamic team and supporting a major data centre exit. If you're ready to lead complex cloud migrations and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now to join our client's innovative team and help shape their digital future!