AWS Solution Architect
Free-Work UK
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
5 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
EnglishJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Bash
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Data Governance
Data Security
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Identity and Access Management
Python
Cloud Services
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
System Availability
Cloudformation
Containerization
Kubernetes
Terraform
Docker
Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Solution Architect with a strong background in financial services to join a dynamic and forward-thinking technology team. This role will be pivotal in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions tailored to the needs of financial institutions., * Design and architect AWS cloud solutions for financial applications, ensuring compliance with industry regulations (e.g., FCA, GDPR).
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Lead cloud migration projects and modernisation initiatives across financial platforms.
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and data security in all cloud architectures.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development and infrastructure teams.
- Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
- Optimize cloud costs and performance through continuous monitoring and improvement.
- Stay current with AWS services and financial technology trends.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an AWS Solution Architect in the financial sector.
- Strong understanding of financial systems, compliance, and data governance.
- AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional).
- Expertise in cloud security, IAM, encryption, and secure networking.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and automation tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable:
- Experience with financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv).
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., MiFID II, Basel III).
- Familiarity with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
- Background in fintech or banking technology transformation projects.
Benefits & conditions
- Work on cutting-edge cloud solutions in a regulated industry.
- Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.
- Access to continuous learning and AWS training resources.
- Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.
