AWS Solutions Architect

  • EMBS Engineering
  • Nov 05, 2025
Full time Telecommunications

Job Description

AWS Solutions Architect
Location:
London or within commuting distance (around 1 hour)
Salary: £120,000 - £150,000 base + bonus

A leading global technology consultancy is looking for an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to play a senior role in shaping cloud strategy and delivery across large-scale transformation programmes.

This is a hands-on, strategic role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, architecture, and leadership. You ll be responsible for designing AWS cloud solutions, leading DevOps initiatives, and guiding enterprise migrations - while collaborating with senior stakeholders across both technical and commercial teams.

If you re passionate about cloud innovation and enjoy solving complex challenges in large-scale environments, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

What you ll do

  • Lead the design and delivery of AWS-based cloud architectures across migration, DevOps, and application modernisation projects.
  • Drive the development of internal AWS capabilities, ensuring best practices and high standards of technical delivery.
  • Oversee cloud design efforts based on industry frameworks and best-in-class architecture patterns.
  • Play a key role in technical pre-sales and solution definition for new cloud opportunities.
  • Guide and mentor Cloud Engineering teams through AWS transformation projects.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and client teams, ensuring transparency and effective communication throughout delivery.
  • Influence senior decision-makers, using your technical credibility to shape strategy and deliver measurable business outcomes.

What you ll bring

  • 15+ years in technology, with at least 7 years focused on AWS cloud architecture.
  • Proven expertise in cloud migration, DevOps, and modern application design.
  • Strong technical foundation in automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform).
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills - comfortable operating at senior level.
  • Experience leading technical teams and driving AWS cloud transformations at scale.
  • Ideally from a product-based or enterprise background, bringing a deep sense of ownership and delivery accountability.
  • Strategic, commercially aware, and confident advising clients on both technical and business outcomes.

Nice to have

  • AWS certifications (Solutions Architect - Professional, DevOps Engineer).
  • Experience working with large enterprise environments or complex multi-cloud ecosystems.

Package

  • £120,000 - £150,000 base salary + annual bonus.
  • Hybrid working model - remote with travel for client meetings across the UK (primarily London).
  • High-impact projects across enterprise cloud transformation and digital modernisation.
  • Inclusive, collaborative environment with strong focus on technical excellence and career development.

If you re an experienced AWS Solutions Architect with a strong DevOps background and a passion for delivering enterprise-scale transformation, we d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of cloud architecture in the enterprise technology space.