Cloud Solutions Architect Location: Knutsford / Northampton (Hybrid – 2 days onsite) Contract: 3–6 Months Rate: £400 – £470/day inside IR35 We’re looking for a 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. 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.