Application Architect - AWS Cloud Migration

HCLTech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Application Architect - AWS Cloud Migration to lead refactoring, modernization and migration of critical applications to AWS.

You will work with the Lead Architect, IBM teams, client stakeholders and programme delivery teams to define, review and assure architecture deliverables while ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical standards, and cloud best practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering application migrations to AWS.
• Strong application architecture experience within enterprise environments.
• Experience in multi-supplier delivery environments.
• Ability to create reference architectures and design standards.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Architect in the successful delivery of AWS migration initiatives.
• Design and assure target-state application architectures for cloud-based environments.
• Create and maintain architecture artefacts, standards, and documentation.
• Develop reference architectures and architecture patterns to support programme delivery.
• Conduct architecture impact assessments and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with IBM, client teams, and multiple suppliers to ensure aligned solution delivery.
• Support application refactoring and modernization activities.
• Provide governance and assurance throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Identify architectural risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.

Skills

AWS cloud migrations

Application Architecture

Multi-supplier delivery

Reference architectures

Architecture impact analysis

Documentation & artefacts

Stakeholder engagement

Transformation programmes

Tools

AWS

Job description

Join a Major Digital Transformation Programme

Are you an experienced Application Architect with a strong track record in AWS cloud migrations and large-scale transformation programmes? Do you thrive in complex, multi-supplier environments where architecture decisions have a lasting impact?

About the Role

As an Application Architect - AWS Cloud Migration, you will work closely with the Lead Architect, IBM teams, client stakeholders, and programme delivery teams to support the refactoring, modernization, and migration of critical applications to AWS.

You will play a key role in defining, reviewing, and assuring architecture deliverables while ensuring solutions align with business objectives, technical standards, and cloud best practices.

• Support the Lead Architect in the successful delivery of AWS migration initiatives
• Design and assure target-state application architectures for cloud-based environments
• Create and maintain architecture artefacts, standards, and documentation
• Develop reference architectures and architecture patterns to support programme delivery
• Conduct architecture impact assessments and provide recommendations
• Collaborate with IBM, client teams, and multiple suppliers to ensure aligned solution delivery
• Support application refactoring and modernization activities
• Provide governance and assurance throughout the migration lifecycle
• Identify architectural risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies

• Proven experience delivering application migrations to AWS
• Strong Application Architecture experience within enterprise environments
• Experience working successfully in multi-supplier delivery environments
• Ability to create and maintain reference architectures, design standards, and architecture roadmaps
• Experience conducting architecture impact analysis
• Strong documentation and architecture artefact creation skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation or migration programmes