AWS Technical Architect

AWS Technical Architect Job Title: AWS Technical Architect - Cloud-Based Systems Location: Remote First - Twice a month in London Salary: Up to £100,000 Performance Related Bonuses Security Clearance: Must have or be eligible for UK Security Clearance About the Role: Join our team as a AWS Technical Architect and shape the future of cloud-based systems. We seek a seasoned expert with at least 7 years of experience to design, implement, and oversee advanced cloud infrastructures. Your role will be pivotal in building secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-native systems using AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, microservices, Java, and event-driven design. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Architecture Design: Lead the creation of cloud-based solutions using AWS, focusing on microservices, event-driven architectures, and serverless computing. Cloud Security: Develop robust security architectures ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance. Containerisation & Orchestration: Architect containerised environments with Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and scalability. Event-Driven Systems: Design event-driven systems with Kafka, managing real-time data processing. Microservices Architecture: Lead the development of microservices-based systems, emphasizing Java-based backend services. Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide architecture and development teams through complex challenges. Security & Compliance: Ensure cloud architectures comply with industry regulations and security policies. CI/CD & Automation: Champion CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code for reliable cloud service delivery. Performance & Cost Optimisation: Drive performance tuning and cost optimisation strategies. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks. Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain architectural standards and documentation.Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise: Educational Background: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or professional equivalent). Experience: 7 years in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed cloud systems, with a strong focus on AWS. Cloud Security: Extensive experience in cloud security architecture and AWS security best practices. Containerisation: Deep expertise in Docker and Kubernetes for orchestration. Event-Driven Architectures: Proven experience with Kafka and event-driven systems. Microservices & Java: Strong background in microservices architecture and Java-based backend systems. Client facing experience: Experience working with clients, strong stakeholder engagement experience. Ideally some Government or Defence experience is beneficial (Not essential). CI/CD & Automation: In-depth understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Leadership Skills: Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience mentoring cross-functional teams. Monitoring & Cost Optimisation: Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and cloud cost management.Preferred Skills: AWS Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security - Specialty. Multi-Cloud Experience: Familiarity with Azure and GCP. Serverless Architectures: Experience with AWS Lambda and serverless design. Compliance Standards: Expertise in GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, ISO 27001. Advanced Security Practices: Knowledge of zero-trust architecture and security incident response.Why Apply? Influence: Leadership role with the power to shape key architectural decisions. Innovation: Work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and large-scale projects. Training and Development: 5 paid days training every year - Get Certs & attend events Competitive Package: Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits. Growth: Continuous learning, development opportunities, and cloud certifications. Supportive Environment: Collaborative and innovative work culture.Apply Now: Submit your CV Now to be considered. Join us and lead the way in cloud innovation! To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales