AWS Architect

Nine Twenty; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking an experienced AWS Architect for a remote contract in the UK. The role involves designing AWS architectures for a major cloud migration project, utilizing Terraform and Ansible for automation and optimization. The successful candidate will have a background in delivering complex cloud solutions and excellent communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders. This opportunity offers competitive rates and a high likelihood of extension.

Benefits

Fully remote UK engagement

Competitive day rate

Strong likelihood of extension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an AWS Architect delivering large-scale or complex cloud solutions.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Terraform.
• Practical experience with Ansible for automation and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Define and design end-to-end AWS architecture across landing zones, networking, security, compute, and storage.
• Support and guide the build of Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform.
• Implement and refine configuration automation using Ansible.

Skills

AWS architecture design

Terraform

Ansible

Cloud migration

Communication with stakeholders

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

AWS Architect (Contract) — UK Remote — Terraform & Ansible

Location: Remote (Anywhere in the UK)

Contract Type: Day Rate Contractor

Rate: Competitive (market-aligned, negotiable)

Duration: 3–6 months initial (extensions highly likely)

A leading technology services provider is supporting a major cloud migration programme for a UK-based bio-chemical organisation. We are seeking an experienced AWS Architect to join the project on a contract basis, shaping cloud architecture and guiding the delivery of secure, scalable, automated infrastructure.

This is an anonymous client engagement. Contractors can be based anywhere in the UK.

Role Overview

You will act as a senior technical authority within the migration programme, designing AWS architectures and supporting the build, automation, and optimisation of cloud environments using Terraform and Ansible. Working alongside engineering and project teams, you’ll ensure the target cloud environment is resilient, compliant, and migration-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and design end-to-end AWS architecture across landing zones, networking, security, compute, and storage.

• Support and guide the build of Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform (modules, reusable patterns).

• Implement and refine configuration automation using Ansible.

• Contribute to the migration strategy and assist with workload transition planning.

• Conduct architecture reviews, produce documentation, and uphold best practices across the cloud estate.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security, compliance, and operational readiness.

• Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight throughout the migration lifecycle.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as an AWS Architect delivering large-scale or complex cloud solutions.

• Strong hands‑on expertise with Terraform.

• Practical experience with Ansible for automation and configuration.

• Solid understanding of AWS networking, IAM, security controls, and landing zone patterns.

• Experience in enterprise‑scale migration projects.

• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.Desirable Experience

• Exposure to regulated industries (e.g., chemical, pharmaceutical, utilities).

• Knowledge of CI/CD tooling and DevOps workflows.

• Familiarity with cloud governance frameworks and best practice security architectures.

What’s on Offer

• Fully remote UK engagement.

• Opportunity to work on a high‑impact migration programme in a scientific/industrial sector.

• Competitive day rate and strong likelihood of extension.

• Engagement through a reputable technology services partner.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a brief overview of your AWS architectural experience, including Terraform and Ansible usage in previous projects.