AWS Cloud Solution Lead – EKS & Kubernetes

Gazelle Global; Newbury; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gazelle Global is seeking an experienced architect to lead end-to-end AWS cloud architecture, migration and modernization initiatives. The role requires hands-on expertise with EKS/Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, Argo CD, and strong networking and security focus.

You will own architecture from design to implementation and guide engineering teams and stakeholders through complex cloud transformations. The candidate will drive infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and GitOps practices while collaborating

Qualifications

• Design end-to-end AWS cloud architectures for conversion programs.
• Hands-on expertise in AWS, EKS/Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm and Argo CD.
• Own the technical solution from design through implementation and provide direction.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end AWS architectures for on‑premises‑to‑cloud transformation.
• Lead technical direction to engineering teams and work with stakeholders to ensure cloud migration success.
• Collaborate with Delivery/Program Managers and clients to ensure modernization delivery.

Skills

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

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

Helm

Argo CD

Kubernetes

AWS EKS

Job description

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

Your Profile

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: (As applicable)

• 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.