AWS Application Architect

AWS Application Architect

Posted 2 weeks ago by Multinational Company

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Negotiable
Outside
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
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Amazon DynamoDB Amazon Web Services (AWS) API Gateway Application Programming Interface (API) AWS Lambda Azure Kubernetes Service Cloud Computing Cloud Migration Cloud Technology Containerisation Cyber Incident Response Generic Programming Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Java (Programming Language) Kubernetes Microservices Python (Programming Language) Software Development Terraform

Summary: The AWS Application Architect role focuses on designing and implementing scalable and secure application architectures using AWS services, with a strong emphasis on hands-on development. The position requires extensive experience in cloud migration and application modernization, along with leading technical strategies and enforcing best practices. Collaboration with business and engineering teams is essential to translate complex requirements into actionable designs. This is a contract position classified as outside IR35, with remote work and occasional travel to London and Leeds.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and document robust, scalable, and secure application architectures leveraging core AWS services (e.g., Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway).
  • Develop and deploy critical application components, PoCs, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using languages like Python/Node.js and tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Lead the technical strategy for application modernization and cloud migration.
  • Enforce architectural best practices, code quality, and security standards across development teams.
  • Collaborate with business and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into actionable technical designs.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on AWS.
  • Strong background in a programming language (e.g., Python, Java) and modern development practices.
  • Expertise in serverless, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional) or Developer certification.
  • Excellent technical leadership and communication skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title - AWS Application Architect (with Hands-on Development)

Job Location - Remote + plus travel to London, Leeds

Experience - 15+ years

Job Type - Contract outside IR 35

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and document robust, scalable, and secure application architectures leveraging core AWS services (e.g., Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway).
  • Develop and deploy critical application components, PoCs, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using languages like Python/Node.js and tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Lead the technical strategy for application modernization and cloud migration.
  • Enforce architectural best practices, code quality, and security standards across development teams.
  • Collaborate with business and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into actionable technical designs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on AWS.
  • Strong background in a programming language (e.g., Python, Java) and modern development practices.
  • Expertise in serverless, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional) or Developer certification.
  • Excellent technical leadership and communication skills.
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