Migration Architect

Version 1; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Career progression mentoring

Flexible/remote working

Pension

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Version 1 seeks an experienced AWS migration lead to drive end-to-end migration design, discovery activities and wave planning for cloud transformations in the UK. You will design target architectures, assess current environments, and collaborate with delivery teams to align technical solutions with programme timelines.

The role emphasizes hands-on discovery, AWS tooling proficiency, and governance-aligned designs, with opportunities for growth across multiple migration waves.

Qualifications

• Proven track record driving AWS migration waves from design through execution.
• Hands-on discovery experience is essential.
• Experience across multiple migration waves in a programme setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of AWS migration solutions for infrastructure and applications.
• Run discovery exercises using AWS tools to assess current state and risks.
• Translate discovery findings into migration designs and wave plans.
• Design target state architectures on AWS for compute, storage, networking and security.
• Support execution of migration waves and resolve technical issues as they arise.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Documentation

Tools

AWS MGN

DMS

Application Discovery Service

Migration Hub

Job description

Locations Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Purpose of role
Drive AWS infrastructure and application migration waves from initial design through to execution, ensuring technical solutions are robust and aligned with programme objectives. Discovery work is a critical part of this role, so candidates must demonstrate strong experience here.

Key responsibilities
Lead the end to end design of AWS migration solutions, covering both infrastructure and application layers. Run discovery exercises using tools such as AWS Application Discovery Service or AWS Migration Hub to assess current state environments, dependencies, and risks ahead of migration. Translate discovery findings into AWS migration designs and wave plans, selecting appropriate migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor) for each workload. Design target state architectures on AWS, covering compute, storage, networking, and security. Work alongside delivery and project managers to align technical approach with programme timelines. Support execution of migration waves using tools such as AWS MGN, DMS, or Application Migration Service, resolving technical issues as they arise. Produce architecture documentation and design artefacts to support governance and sign off. Liaise with security, change, and transition teams to ensure migration designs meet organisational and AWS Well Architected requirements.

Qualifications

Required experience
Proven track record driving AWS migration waves from design through execution. Strong AWS infrastructure experience, including VPC design, EC2, networking, and storage services. Strong application experience, including understanding of application dependencies and integration points within AWS environments. Hands on discovery experience is essential, this is not optional for the role. Experience working across multiple migration waves in a programme setting. Working knowledge of AWS migration tooling (MGN, DMS, Application Discovery Service, Migration Hub).

Desirable experience
AWS certification (Solutions Architect Associate or Professional preferred). Experience working within large scale transformation or migration programmes. Familiarity with AWS Well Architected Framework. Familiarity with governance frameworks and change processes (RFCs, RAID logs).

Skills and attributes
Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to communicate technical detail clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders. Comfortable working under pressure across multiple concurrent workstreams. Strong documentation skills.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including;Version 1Pensionwitha5%employee-matched contribution, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more.
• 24 days holidayallowanceplusPublic Holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards &quarterly Star Awards.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

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Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:

• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded in our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you.