AWS Solutions Architect - Travel & Hospitality

EMBS Technology; England; Hybrid; GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology consultancy is seeking an experienced AWS Solutions Architect with a strong background in designing AWS solutions for the Travel & Hospitality sector. In this hybrid role based in London, you will lead the development of innovative cloud strategies and engage with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates have over 15 years in technology and profound knowledge of AWS services. This role offers a base salary of approximately £130,000 and a £40,000 performance bonus, alongside opportunities for career growth and collaboration with major brands.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years in technology, with 7+ years in cloud architecture.
• 3+ years in client-facing roles.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale AWS solutions.
• Deep understanding of the Travel & Hospitality sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead AWS-based solutions for Travel & Hospitality clients.
• Engage directly with senior client stakeholders.
• Deliver technical workshops and solution reviews.
• Guide customers through ideation and proof-of-concept.

Skills

Designing and implementing AWS solutions

Strong knowledge of AWS services

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration across technical/non-technical teams

Tools

AWS EC2

AWS Lambda

AWS S3

AWS RDS

AWS CloudFormation

Job description

AWS Solutions Architect - Travel & Hospitality

Location : London Hybrid (within 1-2 hours commuting distance)

Salary : c£130,000 base + £40,000 bonus

A leading global technology consultancy is seeking an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to join their specialist Travel & Hospitality practice. This is a senior, high-impact role where you’ll help design and deliver cloud-based solutions that transform how some of the world’s best-known travel brands operate.

You'll need proven experience delivering AWS-based solutions for clients in the travel and hospitality sector, and a background in designing and implementing AWS solutions specifically for these industries.

You’ll act as a trusted technical advisor, working closely with business development and partnership teams to shape innovative, scalable AWS architectures that drive measurable business outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and client engagement.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design and architecture of AWS-based solutions for clients across the Travel & Hospitality sector.
• Partner with internal business development and account teams to shape cloud strategies and proposals.
• Engage directly with senior client stakeholders - including CIOs, Enterprise Architects, and Heads of Transformation.
• Deliver technical workshops, presentations, and solution reviews to showcase best practice and innovation.
• Guide customers through ideation, scoping, and proof-of-concept development.
• Contribute to reusable assets, accelerators, and case studies that enhance the organisation’s AWS capability.
• Stay at the forefront of AWS technologies, championing modern architectures and cloud-native design.

What you’ll bring

• 15+ years of experience in technology, including at least 7 years in cloud architecture.
• 3+ years in senior, client-facing or stakeholder management roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing AWS solutions at enterprise scale.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and architecture (AWS Solution Architect Professional or equivalent).
• Background in technology consulting or services, ideally with exposure to large-scale transformation programmes.
• Deep understanding of the Travel & Hospitality sector - familiarity with key platforms (e.g. Sabre, Amadeus, payment systems) is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strategic, hands‑on, and comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments.

Nice to have

• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect - Professional preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, automation tools, and modern Product Operating Models.

Package

• c£130,000 base salary + £40,000 performance bonus.
• Hybrid working model - remote with regular in‑person collaboration in London / AWS offices.
• Opportunities to work with major global brands and next‑generation cloud technologies.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with excellent scope for career development.

If you’re an experienced AWS Solutions Architect with a passion for driving innovation in the Travel & Hospitality industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to help shape the future of cloud transformation in one of the most dynamic sectors in technology.