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AWS Solutions Architect

Location: Hybrid 1 day a week in Solihull (first 3 months will be 2/3 days in office)

Salary: Up to £100k for the right person

Our client a leading Proptech start-up is looking for 2 x AWS solutions Architects. The person will ideally have come from a small team, have been in a hands on position as opposed to have worked for large organisations due to the difference in the way they operate.

This position offers a unique blend of professional growth, collaborative culture, and cutting-edge technology. As an AWS Solutions Architect, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing robust cloud solutions, ensuring the resilience and efficiency of architectural practices.

Role Responsibilities:

- Enhance the resilience and redundancy of current architecture.

- Provide architectural design and support to engineering teams, adhering to best practices.

- Implement improvements to both current and proposed architectural practices.

- Develop, publish, and promote architectural policies and standards.

- Ensure compliance with IT strategy, policies, and standards across all projects.

- Document architectural designs and decisions for project work.

- Support and guide software engineers in implementing cloud best practices.

Skills & Experience Required:

- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with all business stakeholders.

- In-depth knowledge of AWS network, core, and serverless services (AWS certifications preferred).

- Understanding of the Well Architected Framework and security infrastructure best practices.

- Hands-on experience in architecting, designing, and developing cloud solutions.

- Strong grasp of architectural patterns.

- Ability to translate business requirements to development teams and interpret technical feedback.

Your Journey to Success:

- Within 1 Month: Familiarise yourself with AWS services and existing architectures, participate in initial solution designs, and integrate with engineering teams.

- Within 3 Months: Embed into the Desktop Development team, take on significant project roles, and contribute to documentation and best practices.

- Within 6 Months: Lead larger-scale projects, contribute to strategic planning for AWS adoption, and deepen your AWS expertise.

Why This Role Stands Out:

- Flexible Working Policy: Enjoy a hybrid work model (2/3 days a week for first 3 months then down to 1 day a week in office)

- Competitive Salary & Benefits: Including a 5.5% employer pension contribution, 20 days of annual leave (plus your birthday off), and additional days for each year worked, capped at 24 days.

- Health & Wellbeing: Access to Gym Flex, annual flu vaccinations, and other health benefits.

- Professional Development: Formal and in-house training, plus access to Go1 – the world's largest online learning library.

- Social & Community Events: Regular local and company-wide social events, including Tucker Thursday – gourmet cuisine delivered monthly.

- Retail Benefits: Participate in retail benefits and savings through our partner, Benni