Cloud Architect .NET & AWS Manchester or Leeds | Up to £100K base 15-30% Bonus Up to £10K Car Allowance Hybrid One day a week in the office Shape the Future of Cloud Architecture in a Global SaaS Enterprise Our client, a global leader in their industry, is embarking on a major technology transformation. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the cloud strategy that will drive innovation at scale. We are looking for an exceptional Cloud Architect with deep expertise in .NET and AWS to help modernise a complex technology estate, designing cutting-edge cloud-native solutions that will power mission-critical applications across multiple business domains. The Opportunity This is not just another architecture role. This is a chance to make a tangible impact in a truly enterprise-scale environment, working with high-traffic applications, distributed systems, and cloud-first engineering teams. You will: Define and lead the AWS cloud strategy for large-scale SaaS platforms. Architect and implement cloud-native, event-driven, microservices-based solutions. Drive modernisation initiatives, replacing legacy systems with state-of-the-art cloud solutions. Work closely with engineering teams, guiding them on best practices in .NET, AWS, and cloud security. Influence technical decision-making at the highest levels while remaining hands-on in proof-of-concept work. Collaborate with product, business, and technology leaders to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and future-proof. Shape engineering standards, best practices, and architecture governance. What Were Looking For To thrive in this role, youll need a strong technical foundation in cloud architecture and software engineering. You should have: ? Deep experience in .NET development (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core). ? AWS cloud expertise hands-on with services like Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, and more. ? Strong SQL and NoSQL database experience. ? A background in event-driven architectures (Kafka, SNS, SQS). ? Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes). ? Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation). ? A collaborative, pragmatic approach, comfortable influencing both engineers and senior stakeholders. ? Experience in large-scale distributed systems and enterprise environments. Why Join? Exceptional package Up to £100K base 15-30% bonus up to £10K car allowance. True hybrid working Manchester or Leeds office (just one day per week in-office). Huge impact Influence the future of cloud technology in a global SaaS enterprise. Work with the latest tech AWS, Kubernetes, event-driven microservices, and modern .NET stacks. Career-defining role Be part of a multi-year transformation and leave a lasting legacy. Ready to Take the Lead? If youre a Cloud Architect who thrives on solving complex problems and driving large-scale cloud transformations, this is the role for you.