Senior AWS Solutions Architect & Transformation Leader

Anson McCade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking a Senior AWS Solution Architect to define cloud strategy and design enterprise-scale architectures. This role involves leading major transformation programmes, mentoring teams, and advising senior stakeholders on cloud adoption. Candidates should have strong experience with AWS enterprise solutions, and cloud migration, as well as leadership skills. AWS certification is preferred. The position requires eligibility for UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing and delivering AWS enterprise solutions.
• Background in cloud migration, modernisation, and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience with microservices, containers, serverless, and DevOps.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead AWS cloud strategy, architecture, and governance models.
• Design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions.
• Own large-scale migration and modernisation programmes.
• Advise senior stakeholders on cloud adoption and operating models.
• Mentor architects and technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.

Skills

AWS enterprise solutions design

Cloud migration and modernisation

Microservices

Containers

Serverless

DevOps

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

AWS certification (Associate or Professional preferred)

AWS Specialty certifications

Job description

A global consultancy is seeking a Senior AWS Solution Architect to define cloud strategy and design enterprise-scale architectures. This role involves leading major transformation programmes, mentoring teams, and advising senior stakeholders on cloud adoption. Candidates should have strong experience with AWS enterprise solutions, and cloud migration, as well as leadership skills. AWS certification is preferred. The position requires eligibility for UK security clearance.