AWS Solution Architect (Senior Manager)
đź“Ť Location: London (Hybrid)
đź’Ľ Level: Senior Manager
Security Clearance Requirement:
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to successful BPSS and SC clearance. Applicants must have 5 years’ continuous UK address history at the point of application.
The Opportunity
A leading global professional services organisation is seeking an experienced AWS Solution Architect (Senior Manager) to join its high-performing cloud practice.
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud transformation, partnering with tier-one clients across industries to design and deliver innovative, scalable, and secure AWS solutions. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise cloud strategies while leading complex transformation programmes.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, this role offers exceptional career growth and exposure to large-scale, impactful projects.
The Role
As a Senior Manager, you will operate at the intersection of technology leadership, architecture, and client engagement, taking ownership of end-to-end cloud transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define cloud strategy, governance frameworks, and AWS architecture standards
* Translate complex business requirements into secure, scalable cloud solutions
* Lead large-scale transformation programmes (e.g. data centre exit, legacy modernisation)
* Drive innovation across data, AI, security, and multi-cloud environments
* Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and regulatory standards
* Engage and influence senior stakeholders and executive-level audiences
* Mentor and develop consultants and managers, building internal capability
* Act as a cloud evangelist, promoting best practices and business value
What You’ll Be Doing
* Designing and delivering cloud-native and migration solutions on AWS
* Helping clients move from strategy through to implementation and optimisation
* Working with modern architectures including:
* Serverless
* Microservices
* Containerised workloads
* Supporting continuous improvement through DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices
About You
You are a seasoned cloud professional with strong leadership capability and deep AWS expertise.
Essential Experience
* Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing AWS-based solutions
* Strong background in enterprise architecture and cloud transformation
* Experience aligning technical solutions with business strategy
Certifications & Education
* AWS Certification (Associate or Professional – e.g. Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
Technical Expertise
Architecture & Design
* Translating business needs into scalable cloud architectures
* Cost optimisation and cloud best practices
Data & AI
* Experience with data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML solutions
* Understanding of data lifecycle management
Application Architecture
* Modern cloud patterns (serverless, containers, microservices)
* CI/CD and DevOps methodologies
Security
* Identity & access management, encryption, and compliance frameworks
* Implementing secure-by-design cloud environments
Integration
* API design and event-driven architectures
* Hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity
Non-Functional Design
* High availability, resilience, and scalability
* Disaster recovery and observability
Governance & Compliance
* Cloud governance frameworks and cost control
* Auditing and compliance enforcement
Desirable Skills
* AWS Specialty certifications (e.g. Security, Machine Learning, Advanced Networking)
* Exposure to other cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, Google Cloud)
What’s on Offer
* Competitive base salary + comprehensive benefits package
* 30 days annual leave
* Private medical insurance
* Additional paid leave for charitable work
* Access to industry-leading training and certifications
* Opportunity to work on high-impact, global projects
Working Model
This role offers a flexible working approach; however, travel to client sites will be required to deliver best-in-class services.
If you’re ready to take the lead on enterprise-scale cloud transformation and shape the future of AWS solutions, we’d love to hear from you.