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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS solution architect - **Company:** Stott and May - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £100,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, DevOps, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815092690-aws-solution-architect ## About the Role * Proven experience in large-scale AWS cloud migrations and architecture. * Strong knowledge of AWS security, networking, and DevOps tooling. * Confident in stakeholder management and agile working environments. * Excellent communication and mentoring skills. * AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Security, Networking) * SAFe or similar Agile certification * Experience mentoring junior engineers Security Clearance: UK Enhanced DV Clearance required. ## Description Direct message the job poster from Stott and May Senior Delivery Consultant @ Stott and May AWS Solution Architect *candidates must hold an enhanced DV clearance to be considered for this role* Start: ASAP Duration: initial 6-months (ongoing) Location: hybrid (London, Leeds OR Manchester) We're seeking an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to join our team on a contract basis. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with our customers to define and design cloud-native solutions that support their AWS cloud adoption journey and ongoing transformation. Key Responsibilities: * Lead technical aspects of AWS cloud migrations. * Elicit requirements and define migration patterns and reference architectures. * Support and maintain re-usable Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) patterns to enable automation and scalability. * Collaborate with development teams to deliver standardised, high-quality solutions. * Conduct architectural reviews and troubleshoot complex issues. * Promote best practices in security, automation, and DevOps. About You: * Proven experience in large-scale AWS cloud migrations and architecture. * Strong knowledge of AWS security, networking, and DevOps tooling. * Confident in stakeholder management and agile working environments. * Excellent communication and mentoring skills. * AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Security, Networking) * SAFe or similar Agile certification * Experience mentoring junior engineers Security Clearance: UK Enhanced DV Clearance required. 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