Job Description
AWS Solution Architect
Location : Manchester (Hybrid, 2-3 Days Per Week)
Salary : Up to £100,000
As an AWS Solution Architect, you’ll work directly with customers to define and deliver AWS-based architectures that support their cloud transformation journey. You’ll shape the migration roadmap, define reusable patterns, and provide technical leadership across multi-account AWS estates.
You’ll collaborate with development teams to ensure standards are embedded into delivery, optimise deployments through automation, and promote Infrastructure as Code practices. This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a security-focused environment—an opportunity to shape cloud journeys that make a national difference.
Core Roles & Responsibilities
• Lead technical delivery of cloud migration work across a team of AWS Solution Architects
• Define and document AWS architectures, patterns, and reference models
• Support engineering teams in optimising and automating deployments
• Run architectural reviews and ensure well-architected solutions
• Act as an escalation point for troubleshooting and incident resolution
• Promote adoption of shared services, reusable components, and automation
Required Skills & Experience
You will have experience in many of the following:
• AWS cloud migration and large-scale multi-account architecture
• DevOps and CI/CD tooling
• AWS security, networking, and automation
• Working in Agile environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable
• AWS Certifications (Associate, Professional, or Specialist)
• Scaled Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe)
• Experience mentoring junior engineers
Ready to shape the next generation of cloud architecture within the National Security & Defese sector? Apply below or contact Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 quoting the below reference.
AMC/DB/SA/100
AWS Solution Architect