Job Description
AWS Solution Architect
Location: London, Manchester or Leeds (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £80,000 + Benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for SC
An industry leader in defence & digital transformation is hiring an AWS Solution Architect to support large-scale cloud migration programmes for high-impact government projects.
You'll be the technical lead on cloud adoption work — shaping migration strategy, defining reusable architecture patterns, and driving automation across AWS estates. Expect hands-on collaboration with dev teams, influencing design decisions, and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and production-ready.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and deliver AWS cloud migration architecture, reference models, and roadmap.
* Act as technical lead and escalation point for engineering teams.
* Promote Infrastructure as Code and automation across deployments.
* Conduct architectural reviews and optimise cloud patterns.
* Support agile delivery teams with best practice guidance and tooling.
Experience Required:
* Strong AWS platform knowledge (multi-account environments, security, networking).
* Proven experience leading cloud migrations in enterprise or public sector settings.
* Familiar with CI/CD, DevOps, Agile, and Infrastructure as Code.
* Confident communicator with stakeholder and team leadership experience.
Nice to Have:
* AWS certifications (Associate/Professional/Speciality)
* Scaled Agile certs (SAFe, )
* Experience mentoring or coaching technical teams
Perks:
* 25 days holiday + flexible benefits + bonus scheme
* Hybrid working (office/home)
* Inclusive environment with support networks across diversity, wellbeing, and professional development
Interested? Apply now. Contact Anna-Jane Murphy at Anson McCade to learn more!
Security clearance eligibility is essential
AMC/AJM/AWSSA