AWS Solutions Architect

Overview

AWS Solution Architect to lead in helping clients define and architect AWS cloud solutions that enable their cloud adoption journey and beyond. You will play a key role in creating migration patterns, implementing reusable solutions, and ensuring the successful transition to AWS for a variety of complex environments.

Location: Manchester or Leeds – Hybrid & Flexible Working Available

Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Government Security Clearance

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Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for cloud migration enablement projects.
• Define and document AWS architectures, including baselines, target states, patterns, and standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to create and reuse migration services and infrastructure-as-code solutions.
• Run architectural reviews to ensure optimal use of AWS services.
• Promote automation and CI/CD integration to streamline deployments.
• Support engineering teams in troubleshooting and optimising migration paths.
• Maintain documentation of deployed systems, processes, and best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in AWS solution design and cloud migration.
• Strong background in AWS architecture for large-scale, multi-account environments.
• Deep knowledge of AWS security and network services.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps and CI/CD toolchains.
• Understanding of AWS security principles and cyber security goals.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence technical decisions.
• Agile methodology experience, including Scrum or SAFe.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) or AWS Specialty certifications (e.g., Security, Networking).
• Scaled Agile Framework certifications.
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting professional development.

Why Apply

• Hybrid working options for better work-life balance.
• 25 days’ holiday plus the option to buy/sell additional days.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical and dental cover.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge cloud and security projects with national impact.

Role details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media

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