Robert Half is supporting a global consulting partner in sourcing an experienced AWS Python Solution Architect to join a major financial services engagement. The role focuses on designing and implementing secure, scalable AWS-native solutions using Python, Terraform, and containerised architecture, enabling new data and AI capabilities while ensuring compliance and resilience across critical workloads. Assignment Details Initial Duration: 6 months (likely extension given scope) Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in London or Edinburgh Day Rate: £600 PAYE 12.07% holiday pay – PAYE with employer’s NI & Tax deducted at source, unlike umbrella companies and no umbrella company admin fees Start Date: ASAP Key Skills & Experience Strong banking background Deep AWS architecture expertise across VPC, ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, and KMS Strong Python development background (boto3, FastAPI, automation tooling, testing frameworks) Hands-on Terraform experience at module level, including policy-as-code (OPA / Conftest) Proven design and delivery using ECS Fargate or EKS with secure image scanning and runtime security Experience building observability frameworks – metrics, logging, tracing, retention, and access control Strong understanding of security and compliance requirements in financial services (FCA, DORA, PRA) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CodePipeline) Desirable exposure to SageMaker, model lifecycle integration, and MLOps monitoring Role Overview You’ll be part of a growing platform engineering function building the next generation of secure AWS services. This position suits a technically strong architect who codes, comfortable working across architecture, engineering, and data science teams to deliver compliant, cloud-native patterns that scale. You’ll design landing zones, reusable modules, and observability frameworks, all aligned to enterprise controls and best practice. All candidates must complete standard screening (Right to Work, DBS, credit/sanctions, employment verification). This is an exciting opportunity for a cloud-focused AWS Python Solution Architect to join a high-impact programme and help design, secure, and scale modern AWS platforms within a leading enterprise organisation.