AWS Solution Architect (Integration Specialist)
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + 8–10% bonus
Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SC (5 years UK residency required)
Company Overview
We’re supporting a leading global consulting organisation at the forefront of cloud, digital, and technology transformation. With a strong presence across public and private sector clients, the business delivers large-scale, high-impact programmes leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies and modern engineering practices.
The organisation is known for its strong investment in people, offering structured career progression, continuous learning, and exposure to complex, enterprise-level projects.
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an AWS Solution Architect (Integration Specialist) to join at Associate Manager level, working on innovative cloud transformation programmes.
The role is focused on designing and delivering modern, cloud-native integration solutions across complex enterprise environments. You’ll work across the full lifecycle — from architecture and design through to implementation — leveraging AWS services and best practices to build scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.
You’ll collaborate closely with clients and internal teams, helping shape architecture decisions while remaining hands-on with delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
* Designing and implementing AWS-based integration solutions using serverless, microservices, and containerised architectures
* Building scalable and resilient applications using services such as Lambda, API Gateway, and Kubernetes (EKS)
* Developing and managing CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
* Applying cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and compliance controls
* Designing event-driven architectures using SQS, SNS, and Step Functions
* Producing high-quality architecture documentation and contributing to design governance
* Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver robust, cloud-first solutions
What They’re Looking For
Essential:
* Strong experience designing and delivering AWS-based integration solutions
* Expertise in API design and security (API Gateway, OAuth2, JWT, OpenAPI)
* Experience with event-driven architectures (SQS, SNS, Step Functions)
* Strong understanding of cloud-native development frameworks (e.g. Flask, FastAPI)
* Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and containerised environments
* Solid understanding of cloud security, IAM, and encryption principles
* Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
Desirable:
* Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, or Oracle ERP
* Experience in large-scale consulting or transformation environments
* Exposure to highly regulated or secure environments