aws solution architect.

Randstad UK
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 95K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
DevOps
Amazon DynamoDB
Python
Node.js
Software Engineering
TypeScript
Datadog
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
State Machines
Multi-Cloud
Event Driven Architecture
Information Technology
Api Gateway
Software Coding
Splunk
Serverless Computing

Job description

  • Design & Prototype: Create cloud-native, serverless solutions on AWS (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, API Gateway).
  • Hands-On Coding: Write robust IaC using AWS CDK (TypeScript or Python) to validate designs and create standardized blueprints.
  • Enterprise Governance: Guide solutions through the Architecture Review Board (ARB), ensuring strict adherence to security, DR, and integration standards.
  • Technical Leadership: Coach offshore development and DevOps teams on AWS best practices, observability (Datadog/Splunk), and event-driven architectures.
  • Production Support: Operate a multi-cloud environment, providing high-level support for production systems and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of IT experience with a strong background transitioning from software engineering to architecture.
  • Deep expertise in AWS Serverless architectures and modern event-driven integration patterns.
  • Hands-on proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js or Python, with significant experience using AWS CDK.
  • A solid understanding of the Commercial Insurance domain (Underwriting, Policies, Claims, or Billing).
  • Must hold a minimum of an AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification.
  • Proven experience navigating complex governance in large, regulated enterprise environments.

About the company

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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