Solutions Architect - AWS Certified/Kafka/Security/Agile
Posted 3 days ago by Endeavour Recruitment
£400 Per day
Outside
Onsite
Leicester, Leicestershire, UK
Summary: The Solutions Architect role requires an AWS Certified professional to lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions for a large-scale automation warehousing program. The position emphasizes hands-on expertise in AWS, Kafka for real-time streaming, and security practices within an Agile framework. The architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and secure architectures. This is a 6-month contract based in Leicester, ideally requiring onsite presence five days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and deploy end-to-end solutions on AWS, leveraging best practices and deep technical expertise.
- Architect and implement Real Time data streaming solutions using Kafka.
- Apply security-first principles to all designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional Agile teams, providing hands-on technical leadership and guidance.
- Act as the primary AWS subject matter expert, influencing architectural decisions across the programme.
- Continuously assess and improve cloud architectures to ensure scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.
Key Skills:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate) - Essential.
- Proven, deep hands-on expertise with AWS cloud services (compute, storage, networking, IAM, security, monitoring, automation, etc.).
- Strong ability to build AWS environments and components (not just design/advise, but also technically implement).
- Solid experience with Kafka for messaging and Real Time data streaming.
- Strong background in security architecture, compliance, and cloud governance.
- Experience working within Agile delivery models.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ideally based near Leicester, with the ability to work onsite (5 days/week preferred).
Salary (Rate): £400/day
City: Leicester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Solutions Architect - AWS Certified/Kafka/Security/Agile
Location: Leicester (onsite ideally, 5 days per week)
Contract: 6 months (ongoing)
Start Date: Early October 2025 (provisional)
Day Rate: £400/day (Outside IR35)
About the Role
Endeavour Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is seeking a highly skilled AWS Certified Solutions Architect to join a major large-scale automation warehousing programme.
This role requires an expert, hands-on architect who can design, build, and implement AWS cloud solutions and components from the ground up. You will be central to delivering secure, scalable, high-performing architectures, with strong focus on AWS cloud, Kafka for Real Time streaming, and enterprise-grade security practices within an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy end-to-end solutions on AWS, leveraging best practices and deep technical expertise.
Architect and implement Real Time data streaming solutions using Kafka.
Apply security-first principles to all designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and frameworks.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional Agile teams, providing hands-on technical leadership and guidance.
Act as the primary AWS subject matter expert, influencing architectural decisions across the programme.
Continuously assess and improve cloud architectures to ensure scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.
Skills & Experience Required
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate) - Essential.
Proven, deep hands-on expertise with AWS cloud services (compute, storage, networking, IAM, security, monitoring, automation, etc.).
Strong ability to build AWS environments and components (not just design/advise, but also technically implement).
Solid experience with Kafka for messaging and Real Time data streaming.
Strong background in security architecture, compliance, and cloud governance.
Experience working within Agile delivery models.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ideally based near Leicester, with the ability to work onsite (5 days/week preferred).