Overview
Cloud Solutions Architect to design and deliver end-to-end solutions with a strong focus on AWS. You’ll provide technical leadership, guide development teams, and ensure successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
Location: Knutsford / Northampton (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)
Contract: 3–6 Months
Rate: £400 – £470/day inside IR35
Key Responsibilities
* Lead cloud solution design and architecture (AWS preferred).
* Provide hands-on technical direction in Java, backend, and microservices.
* Manage project scope, budgets, milestones, and risks.
* Oversee release strategy, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization.
* Act as delivery lead and liaison between teams and stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
* Strong expertise in AWS stack (Lambda, DynamoDB, Kinesis, API Gateway, CloudWatch, X-Ray).
* Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, ActiveMQ, AWS Kinesis).
* Knowledge of AWS data services (Glue, S3, Glacier, Data Pipeline).
* Solid background in REST APIs, design patterns, and SDLC/Agile.
* Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology
* Industries: Technology, Information and Media
Note: This description excludes boilerplate and job board specific postings and focuses on the core responsibilities and requirements for the role.
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