Recognised as AWS's Rising Star Partner of the Year for 2023 in EMEA and 2022 in the UK&I, we’re expanding globally with new offices in South Africa and Dubai, a strong presence in the Philippines, and our HQ in the UK.
If you’re ready to join a high-growth AWS partner and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you.
At Cloud Bridge, we are one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic AWS partners, transforming how businesses leverage AWS cloud services. We specialise in cloud consultancy, managed services, cloud governance, FinOps, and AI/ML to help organisations unlock the full potential of AWS.
Recognised as AWS's Rising Star Partner of the Year for 2023 in EMEA and 2022 in the UK&I, we’re expanding globally with new offices in Australia, South Africa, Singapore and Dubai, a strong presence in the Philippines, and our HQ in the UK.
We’ve managed hundreds of cloud migrations, architectural projects, cost optimisations, and support services for a diverse range of customers, from start-ups to public sector organisations.
As an AWS Premier Partner, we enhance IT experiences for clients across various sectors.
If you're ready to make a difference and join an exciting journey with Cloud Bridge and AWS, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for a Senior AWS Solutions Architect who is excellent at engaging in technical discussions and can lead by example, spreading their knowledge and working as a part of our team of architects to design, build and deliver solutions on AWS.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with clients to understand their business requirements and design customised solutions using AWS services and technologies.
* Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure AWS solutions, utilising best practices and industry standards.
* Work with DevOps teams to implement automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code, using tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform.
* Ensure solutions are optimised for performance, availability, and cost, and provide recommendations for cost optimisation and resource utilisation.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, security, and project managers, to ensure successful implementation and delivery of solutions.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, and participate in knowledge-sharing and training initiatives.
* Stay current with AWS technologies, best practices, and industry trends, and provide thought leadership and guidance to clients and internal teams.
* Develop and maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and operational procedures.
* Participate in pre-sales activities, including scoping, estimation, and proposal development, as needed.
Essential Skills
* At least 5 years of experience in designing and deploying AWS solutions, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CloudFront, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and IAM.
* At least 5 years technical experience with cloud technologies and/or on-premise infrastructure
* Strong understanding of AWS architecture and services, including networking, security, storage, and compute.
* Experience with designing and implementing highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable solutions on AWS.
* Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption, and network security.
* Experience with DevOps tools and processes, such as CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and configuration management.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirables
* AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or AWS Certified Developer Associate.
* Experience with containerisation technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
* Experience with serverless technologies, such as AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
* Experience with data analytics and big data technologies, such as AWS Redshift, EMR, and Athena.
* Experience with automation and scripting tools, such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
* Experience working within an IT Professional Services or Managed Services provider.
* Experience working with cybersecurity vendors including the likes of Fortinet, SentinelOne, Palo Alto & CrowdStrike.
Benefits Overview
* 25 Days Paid Time-off
* Birthday Leave
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Flexible Working
* Early Friday Finish (Monthly)
* Company Laptop and Peripherals
* Company Sabbatical Scheme
* Personalised Training & Development Plan
* Annual Wellness Allowance
* Company Events
* Private Health Insurance
* Wellbeing support
* Mental Health Champions
* Calm app subscription