AWS Solution architect

Anson McCade; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5,000 travel allowance

10% annual bonus

30 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Charitable leave

Training & AWS certifications

Hybrid working

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking a Senior Manager – AWS Solution Architect in London. The role combines hands-on AWS architecture with enterprise cloud strategy for tier-1 clients across multiple industries.

You will guide large-scale cloud transformation programmes, mentor managers and consultants, and shape solutions from strategy through to implementation, with hybrid client-facing duties and senior stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience designing AWS cloud solutions.
• Proven experience translating business requirements into scalable cloud architectures.
• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer.
• Experience engaging with C-suite and senior technology stakeholders.
• Willingness to work onsite with clients when required.

Responsibilities

• Define AWS cloud strategy, governance and enterprise architecture standards.
• Translate complex business objectives into scalable, secure cloud solutions.
• Lead large-scale cloud transformation programmes including data centre exits and legacy modernisation.
• Design modern cloud-native architectures using serverless, containers, microservices and event-driven patterns.
• Shape cloud strategies across data, AI, security and multi-cloud environments.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet regulatory, security, resilience and compliance requirements.
• Design highly available, fault-tolerant and scalable architectures.
• Advise on disaster recovery, performance, observability and cloud optimisation.
• Design integration architectures, APIs and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Engage senior stakeholders, presenting architecture and transformation strategies to executive boards and governance forums.
• Lead and mentor managers, architects and consultants.
• Contribute to client proposals, solution development and wider Cloud practice growth.
• Act as a cloud evangelist, helping clients understand the business value and transformational potential of AWS.

Skills

AWS cloud solutions

Enterprise architecture

Data platforms

Analytics & AI/ML

Serverless

Containers

Microservices

CI/CD

Cloud security

C-suite engagement

Leadership mentoring

Education

CS/Software Eng degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

A leading global professional services and technology consultancy is looking for a Senior Manager – AWS Solution Architect to join its growing Cloud Solutions practice.

This is a senior client-facing role working with tier-1 organisations across multiple industries, helping them translate cloud strategy into large-scale transformation and modernisation.

You will combine deep AWS architecture expertise with strategic advisory, enterprise architecture, senior stakeholder engagement and delivery leadership, shaping solutions from strategy through to implementation.

The Role

As a Senior Manager, you will define cloud strategies and enterprise architecture standards while leading complex AWS transformation programmes.

You will work closely with senior executives and technology leaders, advising on cloud adoption, legacy modernisation, data and AI, security and multi-cloud strategies.

Alongside client delivery, you will mentor managers and consultants and help build technical capability across the wider Cloud practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Define AWS cloud strategy, governance and enterprise architecture standards.
• Translate complex business objectives into scalable, secure and commercially viable cloud solutions.
• Lead large-scale cloud transformation programmes, including data centre exits, cloud migrations and legacy modernisation.
• Design modern cloud-native architectures using serverless, containers, microservices and event-driven patterns.
• Shape cloud strategies across data, AI, security and multi-cloud environments.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet regulatory, security, resilience and compliance requirements.
• Design highly available, fault-tolerant and scalable architectures.
• Advise on disaster recovery, performance, observability and cloud optimisation.
• Design integration architectures, APIs and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Engage senior stakeholders, presenting architecture and transformation strategies to executive boards and governance forums.
• Lead and mentor managers, architects and consultants.
• Contribute to client proposals, solution development and wider Cloud practice growth.
• Act as a cloud evangelist, helping clients understand the business value and transformational potential of AWS.

Skills & Experience

• Significant hands-on experience designing and implementing AWS cloud solutions.
• Strong enterprise and solution architecture background within complex organisations.
• Proven experience translating business requirements into scalable, secure cloud architectures.
• Strong knowledge of AWS architecture, governance, security and cost optimisation.
• Experience across data platforms, analytics and AI/ML-driven solutions.
• Strong understanding of modern application architecture, including serverless, containers, microservices and CI/CD.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security, including IAM, encryption and compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Experience designing for high availability, resilience, disaster recovery, performance and observability.
• Proven experience engaging with C-suite and senior technology stakeholders.
• Experience leading and developing technical consulting teams.
• AWS Professional and/or Associate certification, such as AWS Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with Azure or Google Cloud would be advantageous.
• AWS Specialty certification in areas such as Security, Machine Learning or Advanced Networking would be desirable.
• Willingness to work onsite with clients and partners when required.
• Ability to meet BPSS and SC security clearance requirements, including 5 years' continuous UK address history at the point of application.

What's on Offer

• £5,000 travel allowance
• 10% annual bonus
• 30 days' annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• 3 additional days' leave for charitable work
• Access to extensive training and AWS certification opportunities
• Exposure to tier-1 clients and complex cloud transformation programmes
• Global network of cloud and technology specialists
• Significant opportunity for career progression within a leading global consultancy
• Hybrid working with flexibility and client-facing exposure

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior AWS Solution Architect looking to step into or continue at Senior Manager level, combining hands-on architecture with enterprise cloud strategy, major transformation programmes and senior client advisory.