AWS Solutions Architect
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cloud-Bridge are a fast-paced company specialising in the optimisation and delivery of professional services and managed services around all aspects of Public Cloud solutions with a specific focus on AWS.
We want to change the way people look at and use Public Cloud services as we believe any organisation from small start-ups to large multinationals can unleash the power these services to improve their business efficiency.
We are seeking a talented and experienced AWS Solution Architect to join our rapidly growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance, and secure AWS solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS technologies, a deep understanding of cloud architecture and best practices, and strong interpersonal skills and experience working with external clients.
We have established ourselves as a sociable and approachable company whether this is internally or at external / customer events so the ideal candidate should be both technically confident and sociably comfortable in front of people.
Key responsibilities
- Work closely with clients to understand their business requirements and design customised solutions using AWS services and technologies.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure AWS solutions, utilising best practices and industry standards.
- Work with DevOps teams to implement automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code, using tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform.
- Ensure solutions are optimised for performance, availability, and cost, and provide recommendations for cost optimisation and resource utilisation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, security, and project managers, to ensure successful implementation and delivery of solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, and participate in knowledge-sharing and training initiatives.
- Stay current with AWS technologies, best practices, and industry trends, and provide thought leadership and guidance to clients and internal teams.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and operational procedures.
- Participate in pre-sales activities, including scoping, estimation, and proposal development, as needed.
Essential Skills
- At least 2 years of experience in designing and deploying AWS solutions, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CloudFront, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and IAM.
- At least 4 years technical experience with cloud technologies and/or on-premise infrastructure
- Strong understanding of AWS architecture and services, including networking, security, storage, and compute.
- Experience with designing and implementing highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable solutions on AWS.
- Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption, and network security.
- Experience with DevOps tools and processes, such as CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and configuration management.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirables
- AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or AWS Certified Developer Associate.
- Experience with containerisation technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with serverless technologies, such as AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
- Experience with data analytics and big data technologies, such as AWS Redshift, EMR, and Athena.
- Experience with automation and scripting tools, such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
- Experience working within an IT Professional Services or Managed Services provider
Benefits Overview
- Competitive salary
- 25 Days paid leave
- Extra days holiday for your birthday
- Company bonus scheme
- Flexible working
- Early Friday finish (monthly)
- Company laptop and home working peripherals
- Company health & wellbeing Scheme
- Company sabbatical scheme
- Personalised training programme
Email us at: recruitment@cloud-bridge.co.uk
Check our Career site: http://careers.cloud-bridge.co.uk
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Information Technology Support Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for AWS Solutions Architect roles across Cloud Bridge's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Information Technology Support Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £69,321 - £82,793 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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