AWS Architect in Westminster Abbey

Energy Jobline ZR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Profit Share Scheme

Career development & mentorship

Flexible/remote working

Private healthcare & life cover

Gym discounts & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Version 1 are seeking a seasoned AWS Architect to lead cloud architecture across customer engagements in Europe. You will design scalable AWS-based solutions, drive best practices, and mentor engineers within the AWS Practice.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on cloud experience, AWS certifications, and a passion for security, automation, and cost optimization across large-scale deployments. Flexible/remote working within the UK is supported.

Qualifications

• Experience as an AWS Architect.
• Knowledge of the AWS Well Architected Framework.
• Linux (RHEL, Centos) and Bash.
• Understanding of DevOps and DevSecOps methodologies.
• At least one software development language (Python/NodeJS/Java/.Net).
• Security experience.
• An interest in mentoring and developing others.
• Hands-on experience across cloud solutions.
• CDK, Typescript, Terraform experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement cloud solutions for various applications on AWS.
• Automate cloud operations and deployments.
• Move apps and workloads to the cloud and optimize patterns.
• Collaborate with business leads to understand requirements and define architecture.
• Ensure security and cost optimization for AI/ML workloads.
• Develop templates and reference architectures with engineers.
• Contribute to proposals using technical skills and provide thought leadership.

Skills

AWS Architect experience

DevOps/DevSecOps

Linux Bash

Hands-on cloud engineering

Programming (Python/NodeJS/Java/.NET)

Education

AWS Certifications (Associate/Professional)

Tools

CDK

Typescript

Terraform

Job description

Job Descriptionhackajob is partnering directly with Version 1 to hire for this role.

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, RedHat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We're an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner3300+ strong, 350/£300m revenue business10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UKBest Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTWBest Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTWWe'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 artifcats

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 (Python, NodeJS, Java, .Net etc.)
• CDK, Typescript, Terraform
• An interest in mentoring and developing others

Additional Information Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• 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 offer 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 RedHat
• 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 , and belonging schemes.
• And many more exciting benefits...

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 at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.

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