ICT Cloud Services Architect

Can you help shape the future of Scotland’s digital public services by leading the design of secure, scalable, and forward-thinking technology solutions?
As Principal Cloud Architect, you’ll join the Architecture team within Information & Technology Services (iTECS), part of the Scottish Government’s Digital Directorate. iTECS provides corporate ICT services to the Scottish Government and over 50 public sector bodies, supporting around 22,000 users across Scotland. Our mission is to deliver robust, secure, and innovative technology aligned with national digital priorities.
In this role, you will lead the design, integration, and governance of Microsoft cloud platforms such as Azure and M365. Present recommendations for technologies or system improvements to support project goals, based on IT knowledge and analysis of business and system needs.
Own the technical roadmap for services across a defined domain.
Develop and document technical designs for the integration and implementation of technology solutions, working across DDaT and wider business teams.
Own designated digital components, ensuring their design and implementation align with broader architectural patterns and direction.
Demonstrating a detailed knowledge of technical requirements to implement, design and manage a range of Microsoft technologies including 365, Azure and Power Platform technologies.
Designing complex technology solutions recognising time, cost and quality targets and constraints.
Providing technical leadership and expertise on large projects or critical workstreams in larger programmes.
Anticipating and advising on future technology that present opportunities for the SCOTS Microsoft Platform.
Managing a Quality Service - (Level 4)
Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet each of the 4 Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above.
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The sift is scheduled for w/c 12th January 2026.
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including education, health, the economy, justice, housing, and transport. Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, we offer flexible working including full-time, part-time, flexitime, and compressed hours depending on the needs of the role.
From October 2025, the Scottish Government will require staff in hybrid-compatible roles to work in-person 40% of the time either in an office or other agreed work location.
BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website , or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide .
This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) profession, as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. We are committed to equality and inclusion, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. 
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Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website .
Apply Before: 11th January (23:59)