IT Human Resources
02/03/2026
Full time
AWS Solution Architect - AWS (Amazon) - Kubernetes - Terraform. My client are looking for an AWS Solutions Architect to design, deliver, and govern secure, highly automated cloud platforms within complex enterprise and regulated environments. This role has a strong focus on AWS architecture, supported by modern GitOps delivery practices and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). You will play a key role in defining Cloud architecture standards, enabling zero-touch deployments, and supporting cloud migration and modernisation initiatives. You must be a UK National and be prepared to go through Security clearance. Key Responsibilities: Design and architect secure, scalable solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Define and own cloud architecture patterns, standards, and best practices Implement and promote GitOps-based delivery models, enabling automated, zero-touch deployments Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, with a strong preference for Terraform Provide architectural oversight across CI/CD pipelines, cloud networking, identity, and security controls Support on-premise to cloud and hybrid migration initiatives Collaborate with platform, DevOps, security, and application teams to ensure compliant and resilient solutions Produce and maintain high-quality architecture documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, and design diagrams Act as a technical authority within security-cleared and regulated environments Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in enterprise AWS environments AWS Solutions Architect certification (Associate required, Professional preferred) Strong experience with GitOps principles, focusing on automation and zero-touch pipelines GitLab preferred, but tooling-agnostic Extensive Infrastructure as Code experience, with a strong preference for Terraform Strong understanding of AWS security, IAM, networking, and governance Experience delivering solutions in regulated or security-sensitive environments Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration Exposure to Amazon EKS and/or OpenShift Experience migrating workloads from on-premise to cloud (eg OpenShift to EKS) Knowledge of supporting infrastructure services such as ingress, observability, and platform tooling Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud architectures