AWS Solution Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and govern secure, scalable and highly available AWS architectures aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework and our client's technology standards.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to development teams on solution design, AWS service selection and software architecture best practice to ensure scalable, secure and high-performing applications.
• Operate in a hands-on capacity when required, contributing directly to cloud implementation, infrastructure automation and application architecture across AWS and modern development stacks
• Utilise AWS CLI for automation, scripting, operational management and troubleshooting.
• Design and implement containerised workloads using Amazon ECS and Docker, including container lifecycle management, image optimisation and security hardening.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and related DevOps tooling, and integrate infrastructure automation using Terraform.
• Establish DevSecOps practices including automated testing, vulnerability scanning and deployment governance.
• Architect and deploy AI-driven solutions leveraging AWS Bedrock, AgentCore and AI Agents, and securely integrate LLM-based services into enterprise platforms.
• Design cloud-native data analytics and reporting solutions using Amazon QuickSuite.
• Implement enterprise monitoring and observability frameworks using Amazon CloudWatch, Prometheus and Grafana, including SLIs, SLOs, dashboards and alerting mechanisms.
• Drive cloud cost optimisation and financial governance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• At least 7 years’ experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure.
• At least 5 years’ hands-on AWS experience within enterprise environments.
• Strong experience integrating AWS with traditional data centre environments.
• Certifications (Desirable)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional

Technical Skills

• AWS Services: EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, ECS
• Networking: VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN
• Containers: Docker, Amazon ECS
• DevOps and Automation: Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform), AWS CLI
• Programming: Hands-on experience with .NET, Java and Python
• AI Services: AWS Bedrock, AgentCore
• Monitoring and Observability: CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana
• Data and Analytics: QuickSuite or QuickSight
• Security: IAM, encryption and cloud security best practice

Key Performance Indicators

• Cloud platform availability of at least 99.9 percent
• Measurable infrastructure cost optimisation
• Successful delivery of migration and modernisation programmes
• High CI/CD automation coverage and deployment efficiency
• Container standardisation and scalability
• AI platform maturity and adoption
• Reduction in mean time to resolution through enhanced observability

Our team is composed of experts in their fields who are passionate about delivering high-quality work and maintaining a positive work culture. We value innovation, teamwork, and personal growth. As an experienced AWS Solution Architect, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our projects and contribute to the success of our organization. If you are ready to embrace exciting challenges and foster a culture of excellence, we encourage you to apply.

What do we offer:

• Work remotely from anywhere in the world, with a fully remote team, and enjoy a mutually agreed schedule that fits your needs. (Core UK working hours) 
• Work primarily with UK-based colleagues, providing you with the opportunity to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
• Use your skills and expertise to make a significant impact on the delivery of projects in our company
• Work in a supportive environment that values your contribution and provides you with the resources and training you need to grow in your career.
• Enjoy a 20-hour workweek that provides you with a healthy work-life balance, and the time to pursue your personal and professional goals outside of work.