Cloud Solutions Architect

Cloud Solutions Architect

Posted 1 day ago by 1757658514

£470 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Knutsford, Cheshire, North West, England

Summary: The Cloud Solutions Architect role involves designing and delivering comprehensive cloud solutions with a primary focus on AWS technologies. The position requires providing technical leadership and guiding development teams to ensure successful project execution within defined parameters. The role is hybrid, requiring two days on-site, and is contracted for a duration of 3 to 6 months. The position is classified as inside IR35, indicating specific tax implications for contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead cloud solution design and architecture (AWS preferred).
  • Provide hands-on technical direction in Java, backend, and microservices.
  • Manage project scope, budgets, milestones, and risks.
  • Oversee release strategy, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization.
  • Act as delivery lead and liaison between teams and stakeholders.

Key Skills:

  • Strong expertise in AWS stack (Lambda, DynamoDB, Kinesis, API Gateway, CloudWatch, X-Ray).
  • Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, ActiveMQ, AWS Kinesis).
  • Knowledge of AWS data services (Glue, S3, Glacier, Data Pipeline).
  • Solid background in REST APIs, design patterns, and SDLC/Agile.
  • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Salary (Rate): £470/day

City: Knutsford

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Cloud Solutions Architect

Location: Knutsford / Northampton (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)

Contract: 3–6 Months

Rate: £400 – £470/day inside IR35

We’re looking for a Cloud Solutions Architect to design and deliver end-to-end solutions with a strong focus on AWS. You’ll provide technical leadership, guide development teams, and ensure successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead cloud solution design and architecture (AWS preferred).
  • Provide hands-on technical direction in Java, backend, and microservices.
  • Manage project scope, budgets, milestones, and risks.
  • Oversee release strategy, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization.
  • Act as delivery lead and liaison between teams and stakeholders.

Skills & Experience:

  • Strong expertise in AWS stack (Lambda, DynamoDB, Kinesis, API Gateway, CloudWatch, X-Ray).
  • Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, ActiveMQ, AWS Kinesis).
  • Knowledge of AWS data services (Glue, S3, Glacier, Data Pipeline).
  • Solid background in REST APIs, design patterns, and SDLC/Agile.
  • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.