AWS Architect - Hybrid - 6Months

Reference: 250826AZ_1787669832

AWS Architect - 6-Month Contract

We are looking for an experienced AWS Architect to join a large-scale cloud transformation programme on an initial 6-month contract.

You will be responsible for designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient AWS solutions, working closely with engineering, infrastructure, security and application teams. The role is hands-on and suited to an architect who can translate business requirements into practical cloud solutions and support teams through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and architect scalable, secure and highly available AWS solutions.
  • Lead AWS cloud migration and modernisation initiatives.
  • Define cloud architecture, patterns and best practices.
  • Work closely with engineering teams to ensure architectural designs are successfully implemented.
  • Provide technical guidance across AWS infrastructure, networking, security and IAM.
  • Review existing cloud environments and identify opportunities for optimisation, automation and cost reduction.
  • Support Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices, particularly Terraform.
  • Develop and maintain architecture documentation and technical standards.
  • Ensure solutions meet security, resilience, performance and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand technical and business requirements.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Strong commercial experience as an AWS Architect / Cloud Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer.
  • Extensive experience across core AWS services
  • Strong understanding of AWS networking, security and identity.
  • Proven experience delivering AWS migrations and cloud transformation programmes.
  • Strong Infrastructure as Code experience, ideally Terraform.
  • Understanding of CI/CD and modern DevOps practices.
  • Experience designing highly available, resilient and scalable cloud platforms.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security and best practices.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

  • AWS Solutions Architect certification.
  • Enterprise-scale AWS experience.
  • Experience with Kubernetes / EKS.
  • Experience with FinOps and AWS cost optimisation.
  • Experience working within regulated or security-conscious environments.

This is a 6-month contract offering the opportunity to work on a significant AWS transformation programme within an enterprise environment.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 25/08/2026
Reference: 250826AZ_1787669832

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