AWS Cloud Platform Architect, OUTSIDE IR35, Hybrid

AWS Cloud Platform Architect, Outside IR35, Hybrid Fully remote Outside of IR35. £500-£700 per day Our client, a leading organisation based in Bristol, is looking to hire an AWS Cloud Platform Architect with an Infrastructure Architect background. Our client is looking to evolve an existing AWS environment, adopting a cloud ecosystem to support a digital strategy. The successful candidate will lead, develop and optimise the AWS architecture ensuring it is scalable, secure and compliant, meeting regulatory requirements.

General responsibilities:

- Mature the cloud architecture strategy, defining architectural standards and best practices for deployment and management. Develop and maintain reference architecture assets e.g. roadmaps, blueprints and patterns that are aligned with our clients vision and strategy for cloud platforms. Lead AWS design of secure and scalable cloud platforms, ensuring resilience and cost efficiency. Collaborate with security, compliance and engineering teams to ensure seamless cloud integration with existing and future platforms.

Develop robust technical governance for AWS including cost optimisation and compliance. Manage any architectural issues (e.g. technical debt), risks and escalations, documenting and raising via the appropriate governance structures. Advise on cloud platform topics, migration strategies, and cloud solutions (cloud native and hybrid). Support operational and engineering colleagues through identifying opportunities to optimise cloud resources, performance and cost through continuous monitoring and automation.

Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and UK financial regulations.

Skills & experience required:

- Strong cloud architectural and design experience, designing scalable, secure and highly available systems on AWS. Deep expertise in cloud networking, security, database and storage solutions. Knowledge of containerisation, orchestration (Kubernetes), and serverless architectures.

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC) using tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation, CI/CD pipelines, Jira and Jenkins. Awareness and use of architectural frameworks. Experience working in a regulated industry. Reasonable Adjustments:
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