AWS Architect, Consulting
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Architect with strong DevOps expertise to support digital transformation across the UK public sector. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, is hands-on with cloud technologies, and can operate both strategically and tactically. You will be instrumental in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Architect with strong DevOps expertise to support digital transformation across the UK public sector. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, is hands-on with cloud technologies, and can operate both strategically and tactically. You will be instrumental in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement secure, scalable, and resilient AWS cloud solutions.
- Lead DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline development, infrastructure automation, and monitoring.
- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions.
- Drive cloud adoption and DevOps transformation initiatives across public sector projects.
- Ensure compliance with UK public sector regulations and security standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end cloud-native solutions.
- Mentor engineering teams and promote best practices in cloud and DevOps.
- Take initiative in identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Several years of hands-on experience with AWS architecture and services.
- Strong DevOps background with experience in automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.
- Proficiency with tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS).
- Solid understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience working in or with UK public sector organizations.
- Active UK Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives forward.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; a true team player.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies
- Company
- Cognizant
- Location
- London, UK
- Employment Type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Company
- Cognizant
- Location
- London, UK
- Employment Type
- Full-time
- Posted