Lead AWS Migration Architect - Azure to AWS, Remote

WRK digital; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consultancy is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer for a contract role focused on migrating an AI startup's core platform from Azure to AWS. This hands-on position involves designing AWS infrastructure, establishing modern CI/CD practices, and overseeing a critical cloud migration. Essential skills include strong expertise in Terraform and AWS services, as well as experience with CI/CD workflows and database migrations. The position is remote and offers a competitive rate of £600 per day for an initial 3-month contract.

Qualifications

• Strong infrastructure-as-code expertise across AWS using Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Core Services like ECS, RDS, and CloudWatch.
• Proven ability to implement sophisticated CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of applications and databases from Azure to AWS.
• Design and manage AWS infrastructure.
• Establish CI/CD practices for automated testing.

Skills

Terraform expertise

AWS Core Services knowledge

CI / CD workflow proficiency

Database Migration experience

Understanding of ephemeral environments

Azure to AWS Migration familiarity

Node.js & Postgres knowledge

Job description

A tech consultancy is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer for a contract role focused on migrating an AI startup's core platform from Azure to AWS. This hands-on position involves designing AWS infrastructure, establishing modern CI/CD practices, and overseeing a critical cloud migration. Essential skills include strong expertise in Terraform and AWS services, as well as experience with CI/CD workflows and database migrations. The position is remote and offers a competitive rate of £600 per day for an initial 3-month contract.