AWS solution architect (England)

AWS Solution Architect

*candidates must hold an enhanced DV clearance to be considered for this role*

Start: ASAP

Duration: initial 6-months (ongoing)

Location: hybrid (London, Leeds OR Manchester)

Pay: negotiable, INSIDE IR35

We’re seeking an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to join our team on a contract basis. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with our customers to define and design cloud-native solutions that support their AWS cloud adoption journey and ongoing transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical aspects of AWS cloud migrations.
• Elicit requirements and define migration patterns and reference architectures.
• Support and maintain re-usable Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) patterns to enable automation and scalability.
• Collaborate with development teams to deliver standardised, high-quality solutions.
• Conduct architectural reviews and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Promote best practices in security, automation, and DevOps.

About You:

• Proven experience in large-scale AWS cloud migrations and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of AWS security, networking, and DevOps tooling.
• Confident in stakeholder management and agile working environments.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Desirable:

• AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Security, Networking)
• SAFe or similar Agile certification
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Security Clearance: UK Enhanced DV Clearance required.