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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - **Company:** Anson McCade - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £100,000.0 - £125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Fault Tolerance, Identity and Access Management, Machine Learning, Cloud Services, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, Event Driven Architecture, Data Management, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/solution-architect/anson-mccade-job107972620 ## About the Role * Significant hands-on experience designing and implementing AWS solutions. * Strong experience operating at Solution Architecture / Cloud Architecture level. * AWS certification at Associate or Professional level, ideally AWS Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer. * Strong understanding of cloud security, including IAM, encryption, compliance and governance. * Experience designing highly available, fault-tolerant and scalable cloud environments. * Strong knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, APIs, integration and modern application architecture. * Experience with data platforms, analytics and AI/ML solutions in the cloud. * Strong understanding of cloud governance, cost management and optimisation. * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence presenting complex architecture to senior and executive audiences. * Experience leading technical teams, mentoring others and contributing to large-scale transformation programmes. * Azure or Google Cloud experience would be advantageous., Applicants will need 5 years of continuous UK address history at the point of application to meet the security clearance requirements. ## Description You'll work with senior stakeholders and technical teams to define cloud strategies, shape enterprise architectures and lead complex transformation programmes using the latest AWS technologies. What you'll be doing * Define AWS cloud strategy, governance and enterprise architecture standards. * Design secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions aligned to complex business requirements. * Lead large-scale cloud transformation programmes, including data centre exits and legacy modernisation. * Drive innovation across cloud, data, AI, security and multi-cloud environments. * Translate business objectives into practical and scalable AWS architectures. * Design modern application workloads using serverless, containers and microservices. * Shape integration solutions using APIs, event-driven architectures and hybrid connectivity. * Ensure solutions meet requirements around security, resilience, performance, observability and disaster recovery. * Advise on cloud cost optimisation, governance and compliance. * Engage with senior stakeholders, including executive boards and governance forums. * Mentor Managers and Consultants, helping develop technical capability across the wider team., If you're an experienced AWS Solution Architect looking to lead major cloud transformation programmes and advise senior stakeholders on enterprise cloud strategy, this is an opportunity to make a real impact at scale. ## Related Videos - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [Protector Of The Realm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/591-protector-of-the-realm) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)