AWS Solutions Architect (AWS)

TL;DR

AWS Solutions Architect: Designing scalable solutions and upholding architectural governance for advanced, cloud-hosted data platforms with an accent on security, performance, and efficiency. Focus on building world-class cloud architectures, innovation, and excellence to harness data.

Location: Hybrid

Company

hirify.global (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.

What you will do

• Ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, meet business requirements, adhere to quality standards, and deliver value within cost constraints.
• Providing input into project and resource plans, supporting business case development, and identifying issues and risks while leading their resolution.
• Communicating solution designs, key decisions, and approaches clearly to stakeholders, governance forums, and project bodies.
• Overseeing solution development and engaging in implementation activities as required, while applying knowledge of technology options.
• Conducting analysis of technology alternatives, including benefits, costs, and risks; performing gap analyses and developing proof-of-concepts for new solutions.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in the strategic application of technology.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience; AWS certification is desirable.
• Proven ability to design and build complex, cloud-hosted data platforms on AWS.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps and DevSecOps best practices, including Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD.
• Experience integrating cloud systems and third-party services (IaaS, SaaS/DBaaS such as Snowflake, MongoDB Atlas).
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals (networking, OS concepts, security protocols) and secure system design.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) and modern development methodologies (TDD, Agile).

Culture & Benefits

• The opportunity to participate in annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only).
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday.
• In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart.