AWS Solution Architect

Base pay range

This range is provided by Anson McCade. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Work Type & Location

Work Type & Location: Hybrid – London OR Manchester OR Leeds (3 days on-site)

Role Type

Role Type: Permanent

Start Date

Start Date: ASAP

Must be eligible for Security Clearance

Anson McCade is working with a high-profile, global client at the forefront of digital transformation. Our client brings together digital, cyber, and intelligence expertise to help governments, armed forces, and major enterprises gain a digital edge in the most complex and high-stakes environments.

We’re looking for a skilled AWS Solution Architect to join our client’s growing cloud architecture team. This is a crucial role where you’ll lead the design and enablement of AWS cloud solutions that drive major platform migrations and support the future direction of national-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and architecture of AWS solutions across large, multi-account cloud estates.
• Define, develop, and publish reusable migration patterns and architectural artefacts using Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Partner with development teams to drive standardisation, automation, and cloud-native adoption.
• Conduct architecture reviews and continuously improve platform architecture based on AWS advancements.
• Support engineering teams with issue resolution, troubleshooting, and migration optimisation.
• Act as a subject matter expert on AWS security, networking, and service adoption.
• Be eligible for UK Security Clearance

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading AWS cloud migrations and shaping cloud architecture strategies.
• Deep expertise in AWS reference architectures, patterns, and platform design.
• Strong DevOps knowledge and experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling.
• Excellent communication skills, with a confident ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A strong grasp of AWS security models, policies, and network configurations.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments.

Nice to have

• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS speciality certs).
• Scaled Agile qualifications (SAFe, , or similar).
• Experience mentoring engineers or leading architectural practice communities.
• A background working within national security, government, or regulated enterprise environments.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive base salary and £5,000 referral bonus
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• 25 days annual leave + options to buy, sell, or carry over
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Access to internal communities for wellbeing, diversity, and innovation
• Ongoing learning, development, and career progression

Why Join Us?

At Anson McCade, we partner with some of the most innovative and mission-critical organisations in the world. Our client is deeply committed to digital innovation and national impact. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that values deep technical expertise, knowledge sharing, and real-world results.

This is more than just a cloud role — you’ll be shaping the future of national-scale platforms that matter.

Help us secure a connected world. Apply now and be part of something bigger.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security

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