Job Description
AWS Architect (Contract)
Location: Knutsford (2 days onsite, non-consecutive)
Contract Length: Until 31 August 2026
Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella
BPSS eligibility is required for this role.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced AWS Architect to lead the design and delivery of large-scale, cloud-native solutions within a complex enterprise environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on architect with deep AWS expertise who thrives in distributed systems, DevOps culture, and Agile delivery models.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement resilient, scalable, and observable distributed systems
* Define cloud-native strategies and enterprise AWS architectures
* Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
* Produce high-quality technical designs, reference architectures, and reusable patterns
* Drive DevOps adoption, CI/CD pipelines, and automation initiatives
* Lead, mentor, and guide teams working within Agile frameworks
* Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and best practices
Required Experience & Skills
* 9+ years' experience in Cloud Architecture and Distributed Systems
* Strong hands-on expertise with AWS (IaaS, PaaS, Serverless, Containers)
* Container orchestration using Kubernetes/EKS, Docker
* Database experience with PostgreSQL and NoSQL solutions (DynamoDB, DocumentDB)
* Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD
* Microservices, API-first, and event-driven architectures
* Hands-on experience with the Kafka ecosystem
* Observability and monitoring using ELK and related tooling
* CI/CD tooling including Jenkins and GitLab
Soft Skills
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
* Experience working with global, distributed engineering teams
Nice to Have
* Financial services or payments domain experience
* Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (eg TOGAF)
* Experience with JIRA and Confluence
* AWS Certification (Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional)
If you're a seasoned AWS Architect looking for a long-term contract with meaningful architectural impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for more details.