AWS Architect

Version 1; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Career development and mentorship

Flexible / remote working

Private healthcare and wellbeing

Job summary

Version 1, a leading AWS Premier Consulting Partner, is seeking an experienced AWS Architect to design and implement large-scale AWS solutions for European clients. You will work within the AWS Practice across diverse customer engagements, driving architectural decisions and cloud patterns.

You will be supported to obtain certifications and advance to Associate, Professional, and Specialty levels, while contributing to proposals and offering technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Essential AWS architecture experience.
• Knowledge of the AWS Well Architected Framework.
• Linux (RHEL, CentOS) and Bash.
• Understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies.
• AWS certifications (Associate and Professional).
• Security experience.
• One or more programming languages (Python/NodeJS/Java/.Net).
• CDK, Typescript, Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement cloud solutions on AWS for high-profile European customers.
• Lead cloud architecture discussions with business leads and product owners.
• Develop and enforce cloud patterns and templates; monitor guardrails and best practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud deployments.
• Support proposals with technical capabilities and thought leadership.

Skills

AWS Architecture

Cloud security

DevOps/DevSecOps

Leadership

Tools

CDK

Terraform

Typescript

Python

NodeJS

.NET

Java

Job description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’rea award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner

• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business

• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK

• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW

• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’rea core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,it’sdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwe’llinvest in you!.

Job Description

Version 1 are one of a handful of AWS Premier Consulting Partners, which is the highest tier of AWS Partnership available. You will be working for the AWS Practice which consists of some of the best Architects, DevOps Engineers and Consultants. The customer engagements are varied and the exposure to cutting-edge technologies is always present. You will work in a mixture of teams to deliver solutions to some of the most high-profile customers in Europe.

Version 1 invests in their people and you will be supported to take Associate, Professional and Speciality certifications and additional training that is relevant to your role. We have a successful learning and development programme that will allow you the freedom to take on training and certifications on the training platform of your choice. As an Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud architect, you'll assist in implementing and supporting large-scale cloud implementations on Amazon AWS. Other duties include architecting and implementing cloud solutions for different applications, automating cloud operations and cloud deployments.

• Enhance cloud capability by creating and implementing cloud application patterns
• Develop and implement ways to move apps and workloads to the cloud
• Work closely with business leads and product owners to understand solution requirements and identify architectural patterns
• Monitor compliance of cloud resources to see if they fit industry guardrails and best practices
• Research and propose solutions for AWS data transformation, data connections, operational frameworks, and application integration
• Work closely with lead architects and engineers to create and maintain architectural templates and build/operational artifcats
• Work with DevOps and engineering teams to develop solutions
• Helping Version 1 work on proposals with your technical skills
• Use your expertise to provide some thought leadership

Significant experience as a cloud / AI / ML solution architect designing production AI/ML platforms and workloads on AWS (or multi‑cloud with strong AWS depth).

Deep understanding of AI/ML solution patterns (data pipelines, training, inference, monitoring, and MLOps) and how they map onto AWS services (e.g. SageMaker, Batch, Step Functions, EKS/ECS, data lake components).

Proven ability to take research and prototype environments to enterprise‑ready architectures, balancing speed, robustness, and long‑term maintainability.

Strong background in cloud security, networking, and cost optimisation for AI/ML workloads.

Excellent stakeholder skills, able to translate business objectives and programme pressures into clear architectural decisions and technical direction for engineering teams.

Qualifications

Essential criteria:

• Experience as an AWS Architect
• Knowledge of the AWS Well Architected Framework
• Linux (RHEL, Centos) and Bash
• Understanding of DevOps and DevSecOps methodologies
• Preferred criteria:
• AWS certifications (Associate and Professional level)
• Security experience
• A keen interest in technology
• Have previously been hands on
• At least one software development language (Python, NodeJS, Java, .Net etc.)
• CDK, Typescript, Terraform
• An interest in mentoring and developing others

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financialadviceand an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educationalassistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience.

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