AWS Solution Architect

Babcock; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an AWS Solution Architect in London, where you'll oversee cloud migration projects and design innovative AWS solutions. Work within a diverse team, promote agile methodologies, and leverage your expertise in AWS to ensure successful migrations. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

25 days holiday

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Pension scheme

Cycle scheme

Participation in bonus schemes

Inclusive culture with support groups

Qualifications

• Experience in AWS cloud migration and platform architecture.
• Regarded as an AWS subject matter expert.
• Experience in mentoring and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration enablement efforts technically.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver migration services.
• Define and document AWS architectures and standards.

Skills

Cloud migration

AWS

DevOps

CI/CD tools

Agile framework

Cybersecurity principles

Effective communication

Team motivation

Education

AWS Solutions Architect certification

Scaled Agile certification

Job description

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, enabling governments, armed forces, and commercial businesses to unlock digital advantage in demanding environments.

Job Title: AWS Solution Architect

Requisition ID: 121529

Location: London/Manchester/Leeds - Hybrid and flexible working options available. Please discuss options with your recruiter.

Grade: GG11 - GG13

Referral Bonus: £5,000

Role Overview

As an AWS Solution Architect, you will work with customers to define and architect AWS solutions supporting their cloud adoption journey and beyond. You will elicit requirements, understand existing ecosystems, and define patterns and services for successful migrations, ensuring architectures are well-designed and reusable, utilizing infrastructure as code for automation.

Core Responsibilities

1. Lead migration enablement efforts technically.
2. Collaborate with development teams to deliver migration services using common standards and artifacts.
3. Define and document AWS architectures, including reference architectures and standards.
4. Conduct architectural reviews to leverage vendor technologies effectively.
5. Develop and communicate deployment patterns for migration.
6. Support teams in optimizing migration paths and troubleshooting incidents.
7. Promote automation and documentation to support reusability and global support.

Candidate Profile

You should have experience in:

• Cloud migration and platform architecture with AWS.
• Solving complex business issues using AWS, regarded as an AWS SME.
• DevOps and CI/CD tools.
• AWS security and networking services.
• Working within an Agile framework.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Effective communication skills.
• Motivating teams to adopt new tools and standards.

Additional desirable experience includes industry certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Security, Networking), scaled Agile certifications, stakeholder management, and mentoring.

Security Clearance

Security clearance is required. If not currently cleared, you must be eligible and willing to undergo the process.

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible work hours and hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days holiday, with options to buy, sell, or carry over days.
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical/dental, pension, cycle scheme, and more.
• Participation in company bonus schemes.
• Inclusive culture with support groups covering diversity and wellbeing.

About Our Team

Our diverse team of generalists and specialists works on high-impact projects, especially within the National Security sector, supporting vital missions with innovative solutions.

About BAE Systems

We support nations and organizations worldwide in cybersecurity, risk reduction, and operational transformation. We value diversity and inclusion, employing over 4,000 people across 18 countries.

Additional Information

We embrace hybrid working, leveraging technology to facilitate remote collaboration. Our culture promotes diversity, inclusion, and continuous development.

For more information, visit: BAE Systems Cybersecurity

Apply now and become part of our mission to secure a connected world.