SC Cleared Lead Architect – Cloud, AI & Analytics Platforms

SC Cleared Lead Architect / Inside IR35/ Remote / 6 Month Contract We’re looking for an experienced Lead Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale cloud, analytics, and AI platforms. This is a strategic architecture role where you’ll define end-to-end solutions across AWS, Azure, and on-premise environments, driving modernisation, scalability, security, and performance. You’ll play a key role in architecting advanced analytics platforms using AWS SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning, and SAS 9.4/Viya, including leading SAS Viya migration and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end solution architecture across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. • Design scalable, secure, and resilient analytics and AI platforms. • Drive SAS 9.4 to SAS Viya migration and platform modernisation. • Architect machine learning solutions using AWS SageMaker and Azure Machine Learning. • Define data platform architecture, analytics pipelines, and enterprise integration patterns. • Collaborate with engineering teams to implement CI/CD and MLOps best practices. • Provide technical leadership, governance, and architectural guidance to stakeholders and delivery teams.Essential Skills • Strong enterprise architecture experience across AWS, Azure, and hybrid/on-premise environments. • Hands-on experience with AWS SageMaker and Azure Machine Learning. • Proven expertise with SAS 9.4, SAS Viya, and SAS migration programmes. • Experience designing hosted or managed analytics platforms. • Strong knowledge of solution architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent). • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, APIs, microservices, and modern cloud architectures. • Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills. If you are interested in this role, please apply or email your latest CV to ASAP! SC Cleared Lead Architect / Inside IR35/ Remote / 6 Month Contract