Solutions Architect

We are GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company. Based across 23 countries, GlobalLogic is a leader in digital engineering. We help brands across the globe design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world.

By integrating experience design, complex engineering, and data expertise – we help our clients imagine what’s possible and accelerate their transition into tomorrow’s digital businesses. At GlobalLogic, we have a phenomenal track record of successfully delivering ground-breaking Cloud & Digital Transformation programmes and we have an international reach working with a wide variety of projects and customers.

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect / Principal Consultant with a hands-on cloud engineering background to join the Cloud & Technology Modernisation community practice which specialises in cloud migrations, modernisation and integration with primarily focus on AWS.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud technologies and demonstrable experience in leading successful complex Client engagements across the domains detailed from on premises, other clouds etc. to AWS. Having a proven track record will include stakeholder management and establishing strong relationships at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement AWS integrations using EKS (Kubernetes) and Lambda, with a focus on scalability and container orchestration.
• Build and manage secure REST/GraphQL APIs via API Gateway, including auth, throttling, and schema validation.
• Integrate with enterprise systems (e.g. SAP, Salesforce, Oracle) for both batch and real-time data flows.
• Apply Kubernetes and API security best practices, including TLS, KMS, RBAC, and service-to-service auth. Monitor performance using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and container-level logging and alerting tools.
• Define and implement client engagement strategies to enable the successful delivery of complex solutions.
• Oversee the delivery of complex AWS migration, integration and/or modernisation projects, ensuring successful outcomes and client satisfaction. This includes the execution of AWS Migration Readiness Assessments (MRA), AWS Well-Architected Reviews and AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) projects (Assess and Mobilise), ensuring successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with AWS account teams and other key partners.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the projects that the role is accountable for and stay abreast of emerging AWS technologies and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in AWS cloud technologies, including migration, modernisation, and architecture. At least 5 years of hands on experience using AWS from the AWS CLI, CDK, Terraform/CloudFormation perspective.
• Over 10 years of experience in the IT services industry.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, Fargate etc.)
• Worked for an AWS Professional Services partner and familiar with all AWS partner activities, e.g. use of AWS Partner Network portal.
• Strong integration background with platforms like SAP, Salesforce, and Oracle ERP and enterprise data platforms like Teradata and Snowflake.
• Proven track record in solutioning, leading and managing successful cloud projects and teams.
• Strong business and commercial acumen and understanding of the cloud market.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong leadership and team building skills when delivering projects for Clients.
• Ideally holds Professional level AWS certifications .

Our approach enables companies “build the exceptional” and be fit for purpose in the 21st century. We hire based on personality, potential, and enthusiasm to make a difference, then we give you the tools and skills you need to follow your own path. You’ll benefit by gaining exposure to a wide range of tools and technologies that you can then put into practice and become certified on various Cloud (and related) technologies that will help you to develop your own toolkit.

This role is based in our UK&I region.

Why work at GlobalLogic.

Our goal is to build an inclusive positive culture where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, empowering our people to create their own high standards and therefore more value. We work together to promote fairness while recognising, valuing and embracing differences – providing a transparent support structure and generous training budget to help our people develop skills to progress their career.

Our region also supports a hybrid model which can flex across a wide spectrum of working options determined by our business, customer and individual needs. You’ll benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness plan, private healthcare (clinical and mental wellbeing), and discounted gym memberships. We offer a fantastic benefits package including a competitive pension scheme and recognition schemes through bonus/reward initiatives. Colleagues are entitled to an annual volunteering day – so you can take time to support a cause close to your heart. We also love to stay social at our trips to the zoo, quiz nights, sports events, theatre trips and much more. We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation.