Platform Technical Architect

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Platform Technical Architect (AWS) to drive the design and delivery of digital service platforms. The role requires expertise in AWS or Azure, strong leadership in a DevOps culture, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. The position offers flexible working options, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Company bonus and performance incentives

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and supporting digital service platforms.
• Strong knowledge of AWS or Azure cloud technologies.
• Experience leading teams in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of digital service platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build secure solutions.
• Drive the adoption of innovative technologies.

Skills

Public cloud technologies (AWS or Azure)

Container orchestration (Kubernetes)

Automation tooling and scripting

Infrastructure provisioning

CI/CD pipelines

Security controls implementation

DevOps culture leadership

Excellent communication skills

Education

AWS/Azure certifications

Tools

Bash

Python

Ruby

Go

Groovy

PowerShell

Job description

Overview

Platform Technical Architect (AWS) – Digital Service Platforms – Location: Birmingham, Belfast, or Remote (UK). Job Type: Permanent. Salary: Up to £100K. Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance.

We’re looking for an experienced Platform Technical Architect (AWS) to lead the design and delivery of modern digital service platforms using cutting-edge cloud technologies. As a Platform Technical Architect (AWS), you will work closely with customers, engineering teams, and technical stakeholders to build high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions. You’ll provide technical leadership across multiple projects, make key design decisions, and mentor colleagues while driving innovation and adopting the latest technologies. This Platform Technical Architect (AWS) role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-level solutions, solve complex problems, and develop your career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Skills & Expertise

• Proven experience in designing, building, testing, automating, and supporting modern digital service platforms in production environments
• Expertise in public cloud technologies (AWS or Azure), including SaaS and PaaS offerings
• Strong knowledge of container orchestration platforms, particularly Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with automation tooling and scripting (e.g. Bash, Python, Ruby, Go, Groovy, or PowerShell)
• Skilled in applying infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrable ability to implement security controls and monitoring across infrastructure and applications
• Experience leading teams and fostering a DevOps culture within large-scale, complex projects
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Desirable: AWS/Azure certifications, Kubernetes CKAD certification, experience with cloud-native tooling, and participation in technical communities
• The opportunity to lead innovative, high-impact projects using the latest AWS and cloud-native technologies
• Flexible working options, including fully remote opportunities
• Company bonus and performance-based incentives
• Career progression opportunities and professional certification support
• Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on personal growth and development
• Excellent benefits package tailored to support your lifestyle and wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of modern digital service platforms using cloud technologies
• Collaborate with customers, engineering teams, and technical stakeholders to build secure, scalable solutions
• Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and mentor colleagues
• Drive innovation and adoption of the latest technologies
• Influence enterprise-level solutions and solve complex problems

Application information

If you’re a Platform Technical Architect (AWS) ready to take on complex technical challenges and lead the delivery of transformative cloud solutions, submit your application below or contact Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 quoting reference AMC/DB/AWSARCH/04.