AWS Solution Architect - Scotland

As an AWS Solution Architect, you will:

• Analyse the current on-premises IT landscape, including COTS products and custom applications.
• Define the target AWS hosting architecture and contribute to the cloud migration roadmap.
• Create clear application-level migration strategies and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide architectural governance and participate in architecture review forums.
• Ensure solutions are aligned with AWS best practice, secure-by-design, and meet all compliance requirements.
• Work closely with internal developers, engineers, testers and external delivery partners.
• Maintain architectural documentation, patterns, and standards.
• Engage with multiple technical and business stakeholders, translating complex detail into clear recommendations.
• Support areas such as operating models, tagging strategy, FinOps, and service management where required.

Essential:

• 3+ years in a senior AWS cloud architecture role.
• Proven experience designing secure, scalable cloud architectures.
• Strong background analysing existing estates and defining future-state architectures.
• Ability to produce migration strategies for applications and data.
• Knowledge of SOAP/REST APIs, API Gateway and integration patterns.
• Deep understanding of AWS security controls and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence engaging technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable working in complex environments with multiple suppliers and stakeholders