AWS Cloud Architects
Permanent role, £60,000 per annum plus excellent benefits and career opportunities.
Remote working with occasional visits onsite in South London
You need to be eligible for SC clearance, i.e/ live and work in the UK for the past 5 years
My client has a significant partnership with AWS as an Advanced Tier partner, having collaboratively delivered multiple enterprise-scale landing zone platforms.
The role;
My client is looking for a experienced and highly skilled AWS Cloud Architect with
expertise in cloud-based architectures.
You will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and overseeing advanced cloud infrastructure solutions for mission-critical systems.
We are looking for someone who has 5 years of experience, including deep knowledge
of security architecture on cloud platforms.
You will provide technical leadership and strategic direction in building scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native systems based on AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, microservices, Java, and event-driven design.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design of cloud-based systems and solutions, utilising AWS and modern architectural patterns such as microservices, event-driven architectures, and serverless computing to meet both current and future business needs
Develop and implement robust security architectures for cloud solutions, ensuring data protection, regulatory compliance, and alignment with industry best
Architect and oversee containerised environments using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance for critical applications
Architect event-driven systems using Kafka, designing and managing messaging frameworks to handle real-time data processing across distributed microservices
Design and oversee the development of microservices based systems, establishing best practices for modularity, scalability, and maintainability, with a focus on Java-based backend services
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architecture and development teams, guiding them through complex technical challenges and architectural decision
Ensure that cloud architectures are compliant with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and company security policies, and implement security controls across the infrastructure
Champion the development of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation to enable fast and reliable delivery of cloud services
Work closely with DevOps, engineering teams, product management, and stakeholders to ensure that architectural strategies align with both technical and business objectives
Drive performance tuning, cost optimisation, and cloud resource management strategies to maximise efficiency and minimise cloud spend
Identify and mitigate technical risks in cloud-based systems and infrastructure
Develop and maintain architectural standards, design patterns, and documentation, ensuring a shared understanding of technical solutions
You:
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a
related field
At least 5 years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed
cloud systems, with a strong focus on AWS
Extensive experience with cloud security architecture, including knowledge of AWS
security best practices (e.g., IAM, network security, encryption)
Deep expertise in containerisation technologies (Docker) and Kubernetes for
orchestration in production environments
Proven experience in designing and implementing event-driven architectures, with
strong expertise in queue-based systems including Kafka
Strong background in microservices architecture and hands-on experience with Java
based backend systems
In-depth understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform,
CloudFormation), and automated deployment processes
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate
effectively with cross-functional teams and provide technical mentorship
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
and cloud cost optimisation strategies
AWS certification(s) (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security
Specialty)
Familiarity with serverless architectures and AWS Lambda
Experience with advanced security practices such as zero-trust architecture, encryption key management, and security incident response.
Benefits:
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and large-scale projects
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Continuous learning and development opportunities, including cloud certifications
Have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative working environment
If you think you are right for this role please apply.