Cloud Architect – AWS, IaC, Serverless, Lambda, Terraform, Security, AWS Well Architected Framework

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Architect to join their innovative team in Birmingham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the architectural direction of a leading B2B SaaS product suite, emphasizing design, security, and best practices. The ideal candidate will bring over five years of experience in AWS, with a strong background in engineering cloud platforms using serverless and Infrastructure as Code methodologies. This position not only allows for technical growth but also involves engaging with stakeholders and presenting solutions to executive teams, making it perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Cloud Architect with AWS expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services and IaC.
• Experience in AWS cloud security and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural direction for the product suite focusing on design and security.
• Engineer cloud platforms using serverless and IaC approaches.
• Engage with stakeholders and present solutions to executive teams.

Skills

AWS

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Serverless Architecture

Cloud Security

Stakeholder Engagement

AWS Well Architected Framework

Education

AWS Architecture Certification

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

EC2

S3

RDS

Lambda

IAM

VPC

Cognito

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Cloud Architect – AWS, IaC, Serverless, Lambda, Terraform, Security, AWS Well Architected Framework, Birmingham

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Client:

Smart Sourcer

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Outstanding opportunity to join a global, market-leading B2B SaaS tech business on a permanent basis as an AWS Solution Architect / AWS Cloud Architect. This role offers the chance to lead the architectural direction of the product suite, focusing on design, resiliency, redundancy, security, and best practices.

We’re seeking a Cloud Architect with deep AWS expertise and experience in engineering cloud platforms using serverless and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches. The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect / Solution Architect with AWS
• In-depth knowledge of AWS Network, Core Services, Serverless Services, scripting, and IaC
• Hands-on experience with EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, and Cognito
• Experience in AWS cloud security
• A strong engineering background (development or DevOps)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills, including presenting solutions to executive teams
• Knowledge of AWS Well Architected Framework and design patterns
• AWS architecture certifications are highly beneficial