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Senior Manager - AWS Solution Architect

Anson McCadeLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Senior Manager - AWS Solution Architect, you will lead impactful cloud transformation programs for top-tier clients, leveraging your expertise to design secure and scalable AWS architectures and mentor a talented team. This role offers significant career growth and a competitive salary of up to £120,000 GBP, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced architects passionate about shaping enterprise cloud strategies. You are encouraged to apply and contribute to cutting-edge technology solutions.

Quick Overview

Salary
£120k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
London, United Kingdom
Posted
14 hours ago
GCPMicroservicesAWSEncryptionAzure

Job Description

£120000 GBP

Onsite WORKING

Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

AWS Solution Architect (Senior Manager) | Up to £120k | London

I'm partnered with a leading global technology consultancy looking for a Senior Manager-level AWS Solution Architect to lead complex cloud transformation programmes for tier-1 clients.

This is a senior architecture role combining hands-on AWS expertise, enterprise strategy and client leadership.

What you'll be doing

  • Define AWS cloud strategy, governance and enterprise architecture standards
  • Lead large-scale cloud transformations including legacy modernisation and data centre exits
  • Design secure, scalable and highly available AWS architectures
  • Shape cloud solutions across applications, data, AI, security and integration
  • Work with senior stakeholders and present architecture and strategy at executive level
  • Drive cloud cost optimisation, resilience, performance and observability
  • Mentor architects, managers and consultants across the wider team
  • Help clients adopt modern cloud-native technologies and engineering practices

What they're looking for

  • Significant experience designing and implementing AWS solutions
  • Strong enterprise / solution architecture background
  • AWS Professional or Associate certification
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, encryption and compliance
  • Experience across application, data and integration architecture
  • Understanding of AI/ML and modern data platforms
  • Experience with serverless, containers, microservices and CI/CD
  • Strong knowledge of resilience, disaster recovery and non-functional requirements
  • Confident engaging with C-suite and senior technical stakeholders
  • Consultancy or large-scale transformation experience is highly advantageous
  • Azure/GCP or AWS Specialty certifications would be a plus

The package

  • Up to £120k basic
  • London
  • Senior Manager level
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Private medical insurance
  • 3 additional days for charitable work
  • Major cloud transformation programmes
  • Access to global cloud and technology expertise
  • Clear progression and leadership opportunities

Security clearance

BPSS and SC clearance is required, including 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application.

If you're an experienced AWS Architect operating at enterprise or consulting level and looking for a Senior Manager opportunity, get in touch.

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