AWS Architect

Version 1; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Career progression

Remote work flexibility

Private healthcare

Life Assurance

Employee discount

Gym discounts

Educational assistance

Certification incentives

Job summary

Version 1 is seeking an experienced AWS Architect to design and support large-scale AWS deployments for high-profile European customers. You will work within the AWS Practice, collaborating with architects, DevOps engineers and consultants to deliver robust cloud architectures.

We offer certifications, ongoing training, and a strong learning culture, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to enterprise-grade solutions across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Experience as an AWS Architect
• Knowledge of the AWS Well Architected Framework
• Linux (RHEL, Centos) and Bash
• Understanding of DevOps and DevSecOps methodologies
• AWS certifications (Associate and Professional level)
• Security experience
• Hands-on background in technology
• One software development language (Python, NodeJS, Java, .Net, etc.)
• CDK, Typescript, Terraform
• Interest in mentoring and developing others

Responsibilities

• Enhance cloud capability by creating and implementing cloud application patterns
• Develop and implement ways to move apps and workloads to the cloud
• Collaborate with business leads and product owners to understand requirements and identify patterns
• Monitor compliance of cloud resources with guardrails and best practices
• Propose AWS data transformation, data connections, and integration solutions
• Create and maintain architectural templates and build/operational artifacts
• Work with DevOps and engineering teams to develop solutions
• Support proposals with technical expertise
• Provide thought leadership in cloud architecture

Skills

AWS Architecture

Cloud Security

DevSecOps

Linux Bash

Well-Architected Framework

Mentoring

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional

Tools

CDK

Terraform

TypeScript

Job description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

• 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’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest 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 artifacts
• 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

Benefits

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from 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 offers flexibility to help achieve a healthy work‑life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including: Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and 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
• Educational assistance, 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.

Equal Opportunity

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. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact [e-mail] at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.

Video Links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_d3ELTH5zo