AWS Solution Architect
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££70,000 - £90,000 GBP
Hybrid WORKING
Location: United Kingdom (Greater London) Type: Permanent
Role: AWS Solution Architect
Work Type & Location: Hybrid - London OR Manchester OR Leeds (3 days on-site)
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 (DOE) + Bonus
Anson McCade is working with a high-profile, global client at the forefront of digital transformation. Our client brings together digital, cyber, and intelligence expertise to help governments, armed forces, and major enterprises gain a digital edge in the most complex and high-stakes environments.
We're looking for a skilled AWS Solution Architect to join our client's growing cloud architecture team. This is a crucial role where you'll lead the design and enablement of AWS cloud solutions that drive major platform migrations and support the future direction of national-scale infrastructure.
As an AWS Solution Architect, you will: Lead technical design and architecture of AWS solutions across large, multi-account cloud estates.
Define, develop, and publish reusable migration patterns and architectural artefacts using Infrastructure-as-Code.
Partner with development teams to drive standardisation, automation, and cloud-native adoption.
Conduct architecture reviews and continuously improve platform architecture based on AWS advancements.
Support engineering teams with issue resolution, troubleshooting, and migration optimisation.
Act as a subject matter expert on AWS security, networking, and service adoption.
Be eligible for UK Security Clearance - essential
A successful AWS Solution Architect will have: Proven experience leading AWS cloud migrations and shaping cloud architecture strategies.
Deep expertise in AWS reference architectures, patterns, and platform design.
Strong DevOps knowledge and experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling.
Excellent communication skills, with a confident ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
A strong grasp of AWS security models, policies, and network configurations.
Experience working in agile delivery environments.
It would be a bonus if you also have: AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS speciality certs).
Scaled Agile qualifications (SAFe, Scrum@Scale, or similar).
Experience mentoring engineers or leading architectural practice communities.
A background working within national security, government, or regulated enterprise environments.
What's in it for you: Competitive base salary and upto 10% bonus
Flexible hybrid working environment
25 days annual leave + options to buy, sell, or carry over
Private medical and dental insurance
Generous pension scheme
Annual performance-based bonus
Access to internal communities for wellbeing, diversity, and innovation
Ongoing learning, development, and career progression
Why Join Us?
At Anson McCade, we partner with some of the most innovative and mission-critical organisations in the world. Our client is deeply committed to digital innovation and national impact. You'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that values deep technical expertise, knowledge sharing, and real-world results.
This is more than just a cloud role - you'll be shaping the future of national-scale platforms that matter.
Help us secure a connected world. Apply now and be part of something bigger.
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