Cloud Architect

Company: Opus Recruitment Solutions
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Cloud Architect

Currently on the lookout for a seasoned Cloud Architect with a passion for designing and implementing cutting-edge AWS solutions? My client are hiring for a confidential, high-impact role with a Defence consultancy that’s heavily invested in our nations security.

Location: Manchester (3 days per week in-office, hybrid working)

Salary: £80k

Clearance: eDV clearance is essential

What You’ll Do:

  • Architect and lead cloud migration strategies on AWS, defining cloud reference architectures and patterns for a large multi-account AWS estate.
  • Solve complex business challenges as an AWS subject matter expert, leveraging services like EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS, KMS, ELB, SNS, SQS, and IAM.
  • Drive DevOps and CI/CD practices, working with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and more.
  • Champion AWS security and network services, ensuring robust cybersecurity standards.
  • Collaborate within an Agile framework, mentor junior engineers, and motivate teams to adopt new tools and set high standards.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Strong experience in AWS cloud platform architecture and solving complex business issues.
  • Proficiency in Java programming and Linux, with desirable knowledge of Apache NiFi, Node.js, JSON/XML, Jenkins, Maven, BitBucket, or JIRA.
  • Hands-on experience with scripting (Shell, Bash, Python) and a solid understanding of Linux, networking, routing, and firewalls.
  • Familiarity with operational concepts like monitoring, observability, and FinOps in AWS.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice to Have:

  • AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, Security, Advanced Networking).
  • Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum@Scale).
  • A passion for mentoring and stakeholder management.

Why Join?

This is your chance to work on transformative projects in a dynamic, supportive environment. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise, work with the latest AWS technologies, and make a real impact.

Drop me a message at alec.bruce-gardyne@opusrs.com or apply directly with your CV. Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold eDV clearance.

Cloud Architect

Posted: April 28th, 2025