Lead Solution Architect - Cloud-Based SystemsLocation: Remote (occasional travel to South East England)#Salary: Up to 100,000 + Performance BonusesClearance: Must have or be eligible for UK Security Clearance. A leading UK-based organisation is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to spearhead the design and delivery of complex, cloud-native platforms. This senior role is ideal for someone with at least 8 years'' experience architecting large-scale distributed systems, particularly on AWS.The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in designing secure, scalable infrastructures using AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Java-based microservices. You''ll be responsible for shaping technical strategy, leading architecture design, and mentoring teams across cloud transformation projects. A strong understanding of cloud security best practices, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and event-driven design is essential.You''ll play a key role in ensuring architectural standards meet business and compliance requirements, optimizing performance, and managing cloud costs. Excellent leadership, communication, and hands-on technical skills are critical to success in this position.Preferred candidates will have: AWS certifications, experience with other cloud platforms (Azure or GCP), and a background in serverless technologies, compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and zero-trust security models.This role offers flexible working, funded training, 25+ days holiday, pension contributions, and the opportunity to