AWS Architect (Contract)
📍 Location:
Knutsford (2 days onsite, non-consecutive)
📆 Contract Length:
Until 31 August 2026
💼 Engagement:
PAYE via Umbrella
BPSS eligibility is required for this role.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced AWS Architect to lead the design and delivery of large-scale, cloud-native solutions within a complex enterprise environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on architect with deep AWS expertise who thrives in distributed systems, DevOps culture, and Agile delivery models.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and implement resilient, scalable, and observable distributed systems
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Define cloud-native strategies and enterprise AWS architectures
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Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
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Produce high-quality technical designs, reference architectures, and reusable patterns
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Drive DevOps adoption, CI/CD pipelines, and automation initiatives
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Lead, mentor, and guide teams working within Agile frameworks
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Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and best practices
Required Experience & Skills
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9+ years’ experience in Cloud Architecture and Distributed Systems
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Strong hands-on expertise with AWS(IaaS, PaaS, Serverless, Containers)
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Container orchestration using Kubernetes / EKS, Docker
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Database experience with PostgreSQL and NoSQL solutions (DynamoDB, DocumentDB)
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Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD
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Microservices, API-first, and event-driven architectures
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Hands-on experience with the Kafka ecosystem
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Observability and monitoring using ELK and related tooling
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CI/CD tooling including Jenkins and GitLab
Soft Skills
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
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Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
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Experience working with global, distributed engineering teams
Nice to Have
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Financial services or payments domain experience
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Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
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Experience with JIRA and Confluence
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AWS Certification (Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional)
If you’re a seasoned AWS Architect looking for a long-term contract with meaningful architectural impact, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now or get in touch for more details.
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