AWS Architect, Consulting

Cognizant; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm is seeking a highly motivated AWS Architect to support digital transformation across the UK public sector. This hands-on role involves designing secure, scalable cloud solutions and leading DevOps practices. The ideal candidate has expertise in AWS and a strong DevOps background, with experience in automation and compliance within public sector projects. You will mentor teams and drive innovation in cloud adoption.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience with AWS architecture and services.
• Strong DevOps background with experience in automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement secure, scalable, and resilient AWS cloud solutions.
• Lead DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline development.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions.

Skills

AWS architecture

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipeline development

Infrastructure automation

Cloud security

Communication

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI

AWS CodePipeline

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Architect with strong DevOps expertise to support digital transformation across the UK public sector. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, is hands‑on with cloud technologies, and can operate both strategically and tactically. You will be instrumental in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement secure, scalable, and resilient AWS cloud solutions.
• Lead DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline development, infrastructure automation, and monitoring.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Drive cloud adoption and DevOps transformation initiatives across public sector projects.
• Ensure compliance with UK public sector regulations and security standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver end‑to‑end cloud‑native solutions.
• Mentor engineering teams and promote best practices in cloud and DevOps.
• Take initiative in identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Several years of hands‑on experience with AWS architecture and services.
• Strong DevOps background with experience in automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.
• Proficiency with tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS).
• Solid understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience working in or with UK public sector organizations.
• Active UK Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives forward.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; a true team player.

Desirable Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.