AWS Solutions Architect

We are seeking an experienced AWS Solution Architect to play a key role in the design and delivery of a brand-new cloud platform. This is a high-impact position where you will shape the foundational AWS environment and act as the bridge between senior stakeholders and technical delivery teams., * Lead the design and implementation of a greenfield AWS platform , including landing zone setup, account structure, networking, security, governance, and accreditation.

• Collaborate with an external delivery partner responsible for building the platform, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and organisational goals.
• Act as a translator between technical teams and senior leadership , clearly articulating complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Oversee integration with existing cloud environments and edge/IoT networks , ensuring seamless connectivity and interoperability.
• Provide guidance on best practices across architecture, security, and governance frameworks .

• Strong, end-to-end AWS architecture expertise , particularly across:

• Networking (including IP overlap challenges)
• Firewalls and security appliances
• Multi-account and landing zone design

• Proven ability to communicate effectively at CIO / executive level
• Experience working across complex hybrid or multi-cloud environments
• Familiarity with tools and approaches leveraging Generative AI to improve documentation, governance, and delivery efficiency

Behaviours

• An open and genuine communicator
• Able to take responsibility for your actions
• Always learning and wanting to improve
• Takes responsibility for own development
• Love what you do
• Value and support your team
• Embrace who you are
• Open minded and willing to explore new ideas

What We Offer We value our team and to attract exceptional people, we offer an excellent package! In 2023, 2024 and 2025 we were recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Tech by Great Place To Work UK, the global authority on workplace culture. As a Leighton employee you can look forward to:

• A competitive salary this will be dependent on experience.
• A contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Continuous personal development, career path and training
• And more....

About Leighton Leighton: 33 years and counting. Experienced and agile. Trusted by some of the world's biggest brands. We develop and deliver custom software. We use technology to make money, save money, create efficiencies, integrate systems, solve problems. To help our customers thrive. We have a pool of talent. To manage projects. Test to high standards. Create user experiences for every type of user. We include, include, include. Our service is personal. We know your name. We can do amazing things with tech. We've got the talent. We decide what's best for our customer together. Our Values The Leighton culture defines how we do business and how we interact with our colleagues and customers. It makes us unique and provides us with a competitive advantage

• We act with honesty and truth, always!
• We collaborate to bring our purpose to life in a caring and supportive way
• We nurture our amazing people to be the best version of themselves
• Passionate about what we do, proud of what we achieve
• Our curiosity inspires the amazing