AWS Architect

DCV Technologies; Newbury; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DCV Technologies seeks an AWS Architect with strong hands-on Kubernetes expertise to lead end-to-end cloud architecture, migration and modernization initiatives. The role requires deep knowledge of EKS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, Argo CD, networking and autoscaling.

You will own the technical solution from design to delivery, guiding engineering teams and working closely with Delivery Managers and client stakeholders to ensure successful migration projects and modernized cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Experience designing end-to-end AWS architectures for large-scale cloud migrations and modernization.
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery with hands-on Kubernetes expertise.
• Strong background in on-prem to cloud transformation programs and enterprise mobility.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end AWS architectures for enterprise migrations.
• Lead architecture decisions and provide technical direction to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Delivery Managers and client stakeholders to ensure successful cloud modernization.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud migration strategy

Delivery leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

AWS Architecture

Amazon EKS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Helm

Argo CD

CloudFormation

GitOps

AWS Networking

CI/CD

Job description

Are you a proven AWS Architect with strong hands‑on Kubernetes expertise and a proven track record delivering large‑scale cloud migrations?

If so, our client is looking for you to lead end‑to‑end AWS cloud architecture, migration, and modernization with hands‑on expertise in EKS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, networking, load balancing, autoscaling and Argo CD.

Your responsibilities

Responsible for designing and delivering end‑to‑end AWS architectures for an enterprise on‑premises‑to‑cloud transformation program. The role combines solution architecture with strong hands‑on expertise in AWS, Amazon EKS/Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm and Argo CD. The architect will own the technical solution from design through implementation, provide technical direction to engineering teams, and work closely with Delivery Managers, Program Managers and client stakeholders to ensure successful cloud migration and modernization delivery.

• Partner closely with engineering teams, program leadership, and client stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable cloud solutions.
• Drive automation and cloud‑native engineering using EKS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, and Argo CD.
• Lead the AWS cloud transformation end‑to‑end, from architecture through successful delivery.

Essential skills/knowledge/experience

• AWS Architecture
• On‑Prem to AWS Migration
• Amazon EKS
• Kubernetes
• HPA/Autoscaling
• Helm
• Argo CD
• Terraform
• CloudFormation
• GitOps
• AWS Networking
• CI/CD
• Cloud Security
• Technical Leadership
• Stakeholder Management

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

• Design end‑to‑end AWS cloud architectures for new applications, migrations, and modernization programs (as the program is moving from on‑prem to Cloud).
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Kubernetes administration and deployment, including HPA/autoscaling, pod management, Helm chart installation and configuration, Argo CD–based GitOps, Terraform‑based infrastructure provisioning, AWS EKS, and Kubernetes, networking etc.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation / Terraform
• Own the delivery and provide guidance to team to deliver the program successfully
• Work closely with Delivery Managers, Program Managers, and client stakeholders.

If you are an AWS Architect with the strong hands‑on Kubernetes expertise and a proven track record delivering large‑scale cloud migrations, we’d love to hear from you.