Role : AWS Solution Architect
Work Type & Location : Hybrid – London OR Manchester OR Leeds (3 days on-site)
Role Type : Permanent
Start Date : ASAP
Salary : £70,000 - £90,000 (DOE) + Bonus
Anson McCade is working with a high-profile, global client at the forefront of digital transformation. Our client brings together digital, cyber, and intelligence expertise to help governments, armed forces, and major enterprises gain a digital edge in the most complex and high-stakes environments.
We’re looking for a skilled AWS Solution Architect to join our client’s growing cloud architecture team. This is a crucial role where you’ll lead the design and enablement of AWS cloud solutions that drive major platform migrations and support the future direction of national-scale infrastructure.
As an AWS Solution Architect, you will :
- Lead technical design and architecture of AWS solutions across large, multi-account cloud estates.
- Define, develop, and publish reusable migration patterns and architectural artefacts using Infrastructure-as-Code.
- Partner with development teams to drive standardisation, automation, and cloud-native adoption.
- Conduct architecture reviews and continuously improve platform architecture based on AWS advancements.
- Support engineering teams with issue resolution, troubleshooting, and migration optimisation.
- Act as a subject matter expert on AWS security, networking, and service adoption.
- Be eligible for UK Security Clearance
A successful AWS Solution Architect will have :
Proven experience leading AWS cloud migrations and shaping cloud architecture strategies.Deep expertise in AWS reference architectures, patterns, and platform design.Strong DevOps knowledge and experience with CI / CD pipelines and automation tooling.Excellent communication skills, with a confident ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.A strong grasp of AWS security models, policies, and network configurations.Experience working in agile delivery environments.It would be a bonus if you also have :
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate / Professional or AWS speciality certs).Scaled Agile qualifications (SAFe, Scrum@Scale, or similar).Experience mentoring engineers or leading architectural practice communities.A background working within national security, government, or regulated enterprise environments.What’s in it for you :
Competitive base salary and £5,000 referral bonusFlexible hybrid working environment25 days annual leave + options to buy, sell, or carry overPrivate medical and dental insuranceGenerous pension schemeAnnual performance-based bonusAccess to internal communities for wellbeing, diversity, and innovationOngoing learning, development, and career progressionWhy Join Us?
At Anson McCade, we partner with some of the most innovative and mission-critical organisations in the world. Our client is deeply committed to digital innovation and national impact. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that values deep technical expertise, knowledge sharing, and real-world results.
This is more than just a cloud role — you’ll be shaping the future of national-scale platforms that matter.
Help us secure a connected world. Apply now and be part of something bigger.