Job Title: AWS Architect Location: London,UK (Hybrid) Duration:: Contract] Key Responsibilities Design and implement secure, scalable, highly available, and cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS. Lead architectural discussions and design sessions with stakeholders and technical teams. Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements or migrations to AWS. Define best practices and standards for infrastructure-as-code (IaC), automation, monitoring, and cost optimization. Work closely with DevOps, Development, Security, and Operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and support. Support and mentor engineers on AWS architecture and best practices. Perform cloud readiness assessments, migrations, and modernizations for applications and infrastructure. Ensure compliance with security policies, governance, and regulatory standards. Create and maintain documentation of system architecture, processes, and procedures. Required Qualifications Proven experience as an AWS Architect or similar role (5 years in AWS-focused roles). Deep understanding of core AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation/Terraform, ECS/EKS, and API Gateway. Strong knowledge of network design, security best practices, and cloud-native application architecture. Proficient in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Bash, or Node.js). Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline). Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate. Preferred Qualifications Experience in hybrid cloud environments and integration with on-premise systems. Background in DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering. Knowledge of monitoring/logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, ELK). Experience with enterprise security and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR). Familiarity with cost modeling and optimization strategies in AWS.