AWS Solution Architect
*candidates must hold an enhanced DV clearance to be considered for this role*
Start: ASAP
Duration: initial 6-months (ongoing)
Location: hybrid (London, Leeds OR Manchester)
Pay: negotiable, INSIDE IR35
We’re seeking an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to join our team on a contract basis. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with our customers to define and design cloud-native solutions that support their AWS cloud adoption journey and ongoing transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead technical aspects of AWS cloud migrations.
* Elicit requirements and define migration patterns and reference architectures.
* Support and maintain re-usable Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) patterns to enable automation and scalability.
* Collaborate with development teams to deliver standardised, high-quality solutions.
* Conduct architectural reviews and troubleshoot complex issues.
* Promote best practices in security, automation, and DevOps.
About You:
* Proven experience in large-scale AWS cloud migrations and architecture.
* Strong knowledge of AWS security, networking, and DevOps tooling.
* Confident in stakeholder management and agile working environments.
* Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
Desirable:
* AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Security, Networking)
* SAFe or similar Agile certification
* Experience mentoring junior engineers
Security Clearance: UK Enhanced DV Clearance required.