Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced

AWS Solutions Architect

to design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of

AWS services, cloud architecture best practices

, and

DevOps methodologies

. This role requires close collaboration with development, operations, and business teams to ensure that cloud systems align with organizational goals and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement

highly available, fault-tolerant

, and

scalable cloud architectures

on AWS. Define

cloud strategies

and

migration roadmaps

for applications and data. Select appropriate

AWS services

to meet business and technical requirements (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS, EKS, etc.). Develop

reference architectures

,

blueprints

, and

best practices

for AWS environments. Lead the

cloud solution design process

, from requirements gathering to deployment. Automate infrastructure using

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

tools such as

CloudFormation

or

Terraform

. Work closely with DevOps teams to implement

CI/CD pipelines

and

containerized environments

(Docker, Kubernetes). Integrate AWS services with

on-premises systems

and third-party tools. Ensure

security, compliance, and cost optimization

across all AWS resources. Implement

IAM policies, encryption, network security

, and

monitoring

to maintain compliance. Collaborate with security teams to enforce

cloud governance and risk management frameworks

. Ensure adherence to industry standards such as

SOC 2

,

ISO 27001

, or

GDPR

. Continuously assess system performance and suggest

cost-effective optimizations

. Utilize tools such as

CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config

to monitor and troubleshoot environments. Provide

capacity planning, performance tuning

, and

backup/recovery strategies

. Serve as a

technical advisor

to stakeholders, developers, and IT teams. Conduct

AWS training sessions

and

knowledge transfer

for internal teams. Support

RFP/RFI responses

,

solution presentations

, and

architecture reviews

.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in

Computer Science, Information Technology

, or a related field.

7-10 years

of experience in

cloud architecture

, preferably on AWS. Strong knowledge of

AWS services

, including EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFront, Route 53, CloudFormation, and IAM. Hands-on experience with

Terraform

or

AWS CloudFormation

. Proficiency in

network design (VPC, subnets, VPN, security groups)

. Knowledge of

DevOps tools

(Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible). Understanding of

security best practices

,

cost management

, and

disaster recovery

in AWS. Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional

(highly preferred). Familiarity with

multi-cloud or hybrid environments (Azure, GCP)

. Experience with

microservices

,

serverless architectures

, and

API Gateway

. Understanding of

data services

such as Redshift, DynamoDB, or Snowflake.
Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

what is your monthly current salary? what is your monthly expected salary? what is your notice period?
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

AWS Solution Architect: 10 years (required)
Work Location: In person