Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect, Storage, Global Financial Services

Amazon; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Solutions Architect in Manchester, UK, to design innovative cloud storage architectures for financial institutions. This full-time role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing technical strategies, and providing thought leadership. Candidates should have a strong background in cloud computing and experience with technologies like AWS. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive digital transformation in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Experience in IT development, cloud computing, and enterprise transformations preferred.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud storage architectures for financial institutions.
• Develop strategies addressing complex customer requirements.
• Conduct technical assessments and create cloud migration roadmaps.
• Collaborate with teams to facilitate cloud adoption.
• Provide thought leadership through presentations and recommendations.

Skills

Cloud computing

Data analytics

Systems engineering

Software development

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Cloud technology certification or AWS certification

Tools

AWS Redshift

AWS S3

Hadoop

Job description

Transform Cloud Infrastructure and Empower Global Enterprises with AWS Storage Solutions

Are you an enterprise technologist passionate about revolutionizing data storage and cloud computing? We’re seeking an exceptional Solutions Architect who can bridge complex technical challenges and strategic business needs, helping financial institutions unlock unprecedented technological potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive cloud storage architectures for enterprise-level financial institutions.
• Develop technical engagement strategies that address complex customer requirements and technological constraints.
• Conduct in‑depth technical assessments and create implementation roadmaps for cloud migration and storage optimization.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to remove technical barriers and drive successful cloud adoption.
• Provide thought leadership through technical presentations, solution designs, and strategic recommendations.

A day in the life: Collaborate with world‑class financial organizations to design innovative cloud storage architectures that redefine how data is managed, secured, and leveraged. Engage in dynamic technical discussions, craft transformative solutions, and guide customers through their digital transformation journeys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience, or military experience.
• Experience in IT development or implementation/consulting in software or internet industries.
• Experience in specific technology domains such as software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics.
• Experience designing, implementing, or consulting on applications and infrastructures.
• Experience communicating across technical and non‑technical audiences including executive‑level stakeholders or clients.
• Experience using cloud storage and computing technologies such as AWS Redshift, S3, Hadoop, etc.
• Experience leading large enterprise transformations with AWS/cloud services.
• Experience leading financial technology automation and process‑improvement initiatives with tech and non‑tech teams.
• Cloud technology certification or an AWS certification such as AWS Solutions Architect or a similar cloud certification.
• Deep expertise in storage‑specific technologies.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

EEO Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.