AWS Architect - Defence

IBM Computing; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking an experienced Application Architect to design secure and efficient AWS cloud architectures. This role offers the chance to lead innovative projects and mentor junior developers. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in large-scale cloud applications and a strong understanding of AWS services. The company provides a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Training opportunities and certifications

Flexible work-life balance

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Internal recognition programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale cloud applications, preferably on the AWS platform.
• Deep understanding of AWS services and familiarity with key concepts.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure cloud architectures on the AWS platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business and technical requirements.
• Guide the development team in best practices for cloud-based application design.

Skills

AWS EC2

AWS S3

AWS RDS

AWS Lambda

Microservices

Event-driven architectures

Serverless computing

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Job description

Introduction

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.

A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

We offer:

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications

• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us

• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year

• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks

• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome

• Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees

• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme

• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.

Your role and responsibilities

We are excited to offer an Application Architect position specialising in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment. This role is perfect for an experienced professional who wants to leverage their expertise in designing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud architectures.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to cutting-edge cloud initiatives and shape the future of our organisation's digital transformation on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure cloud architectures on the AWS platform.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business and technical requirements, translating them into effective cloud solutions.

• Guide the development team in best practices for cloud-based application design, ensuring adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework principles.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services and industry trends, driving innovation and continuous improvement in our cloud offerings.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of excellence and knowledge sharing.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale cloud applications, preferably on the AWS platform.

• Deep understanding of AWS services and familiarity with key concepts like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and more.

• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and patterns, and experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and serverless computing.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex systems, identifying areas for optimisation and improvement.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes on AWS.

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

• Knowledge of data engineering and experience with AWS data services like Redshift, Glue, or Kinesis.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation on AWS, such as using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.