AWS Architect

AWS Architect

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The AWS Architect role involves designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems with a focus on resiliency and scalability. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions while driving the adoption of DevOps practices. Candidates should have extensive experience in cloud architecture, particularly with AWS, and possess strong technical and soft skills. This is a contract position based in Knutsford, UK, with a hybrid work setup.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement large-scale distributed systems with a focus on resiliency, scalability, and observability.
  • Define cloud-native strategies and architectures for enterprise applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Create technical design specifications, reference architectures, and reusable patterns.
  • Drive adoption of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation across teams.
  • Lead and mentor teams in Agile delivery models and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Key Skills:

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (IaaS, PaaS, Serverless, Containers – EKS, Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Databases: Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, plus experience with NoSQL (DynamoDB, DocumentDB).
  • Infrastructure as Code: Hands-on experience with Terraform, GitLab CI/CD.
  • Microservices & Containers: Deep knowledge of Kubernetes orchestration and containerized solutions.
  • DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GitLab, and integration with various CI/CD tools.
  • Application Design: API-first and event-driven architectures and prior hands-on experience with Kafka eco-system.
  • Observability & Monitoring: Familiarity with tools for logging, metrics, and tracing specially ELK and observe tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for simplifying complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to articulate technical solutions to business leaders and influence decision-making.
  • Proven experience working with global, distributed teams in enterprise environments.
  • Knowledge of data modelling best practices and Agile methodologies.
  • Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) for project tracking and documentation.
  • Ability to own and drive projects end-to-end in an Agile environment.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Knutsford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role Title: AWS Architect

Location: Knutsford, UK - Hybrid Work setup: 2 days onsite (non-consecutive)

Job Type: Contract

Role Description:

Experience Required: 9+ years in Cloud Architecture and Distributed Systems

Core Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement large-scale distributed systems with a focus on resiliency, scalability, and observability.
  • Define cloud-native strategies and architectures for enterprise applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Create technical design specifications, reference architectures, and reusable patterns.
  • Drive adoption of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation across teams.
  • Lead and mentor teams in Agile delivery models and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Technical Skills (Must-Have):

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (IaaS, PaaS, Serverless, Containers – EKS, Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Databases: Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, plus experience with NoSQL (DynamoDB, DocumentDB).
  • Infrastructure as Code: Hands-on experience with Terraform, GitLab CI/CD.
  • Microservices & Containers: Deep knowledge of Kubernetes orchestration and containerized solutions.
  • DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GitLab, and integration with various CI/CD tools.
  • Application Design: API-first and event-driven architectures and prior hands-on experience with Kafka eco-system.
  • Observability & Monitoring: Familiarity with tools for logging, metrics, and tracing specially ELK and observe tools.

Soft Skills (Must-Have):

  • Excellent written and verbal communication for simplifying complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to articulate technical solutions to business leaders and influence decision-making.
  • Proven experience working with global, distributed teams in enterprise environments.

Additional Requirements:

  • Knowledge of data modelling best practices and Agile methodologies.
  • Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) for project tracking and documentation.
  • Ability to own and drive projects end-to-end in an Agile environment.

Good to Have:

  • Familiarity with ecosystem and platforms for faster onboarding.
  • Understanding of financial services domain, especially credit cards.
  • Knowledge of TOGAF principles and enterprise architecture frameworks.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate) preferred.
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