We're looking for an experienced AWS Architect who can take ownership of cloud architecture, provide technical leadership, and design secure, scalable cloud solutions within high-performing agile delivery teams.
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Contract Rate: Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35)
What you'll be doing:
Leading cloud and solution architecture across multiple delivery workstreams
Designing scalable, secure, resilient solutions using AWS services and cloud-native principles
Working closely with engineering teams to provide technical leadership and architectural direction
Making key technical decisions and communicating architectural trade-offs to stakeholders
Designing solutions across applications, APIs, integrations, infrastructure and data platforms
Supporting modern engineering practices including CI/CD, containerisation and DevOps
Collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout project delivery
What we're looking for:
Strong experience as an AWS Architect, Cloud Architect, Technical Architect, or similar
Deep understanding of AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns
Strong software engineering background, ideally including Python, JavaScript and SQL/PostgreSQL
Experience designing APIs, integrations and distributed cloud solutions
Knowledge of GitHub, Docker and CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of cloud security, scalability, resilience and operational best practice
Experience leading technical teams and influencing architecture decisions
Highly Desirable:
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation or similar)
Serverless, event-driven and microservices architectures
Automated testing and quality engineering practices
Exposure to AI-powered products, services or integrations
What's on offer:
Opportunity to work on innovative and business-critical cloud transformation projects
Collaborative, technology-focused culture with genuine opportunities for career progression
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