AWS Solution Architect

Huxley Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an AWS Solution Architect to join their team in London. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in the financial sector and strong AWS solutions architecture skills. This role offers a chance to work on innovative cloud solutions and includes competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Access to continuous learning and AWS training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AWS solutions architecture within the financial sector.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and data governance.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect AWS cloud solutions for financial applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Lead cloud migration projects and ensure data security in architectures.

Skills

AWS Solution Architect experience

Compliance understanding

AWS certifications

Cloud security expertise

CI/CD pipeline experience

Scripting knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a AWS Solution Architect on a permanent basis. The position will be based in London. For further information about this position please apply.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Solution Architect with a strong background in financial services to join a dynamic and forward-thinking technology team. This role will be pivotal in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions tailored to the needs of financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect AWS cloud solutions for financial applications, ensuring compliance with industry regulations (e.g., FCA, GDPR).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead cloud migration projects and modernisation initiatives across financial platforms.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and data security in all cloud architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development and infrastructure teams.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Optimize cloud costs and performance through continuous monitoring and improvement.
• Stay current with AWS services and financial technology trends.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an AWS Solution Architect in the financial sector.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, compliance, and data governance.
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional).
• Expertise in cloud security, IAM, encryption, and secure networking.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and automation tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience with financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv).
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., MiFID II, Basel III).
• Familiarity with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
• Background in fintech or banking technology transformation projects.

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge cloud solutions in a regulated industry.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.
• Access to continuous learning and AWS training resources.
• Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.