AWS Solutions Architect

Role: AWS Solution Architect
Location: London (Office-based, 250 Bishopsgate area)
Type: 6-Month Contract
Day Rate: Up to £465/day (Inside IR35)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced AWS Solution Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and secure AWS-based infrastructure for a leading financial institution. The role involves modernising data platforms, enabling data products and marketplace models, and integrating advanced analytics and visualization tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures aligned with banking standards.
  
  
• Drive the migration of data platforms (DWH → AWS/Snowflake) and establish data product frameworks.
  
  
• Develop ETL pipelines using AWS EMR for efficient data processing.
  
  
• Integrate Tableau with AWS for seamless reporting and visualization.
  
  
• Design and deploy containerized microservices applications on Amazon EKS.
  
  
• Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Jenkins for automation.
  
  
• Implement and monitor DevOps pipelines, ensuring best practices for security and compliance.
  
  
• Lead technical design reviews and mentor team members.
  
  Skills & Experience Required
  
  
• Deep understanding of AWS services and architecture best practices.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with Lambda, EKS, EMR, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible.
  
  
• Strong scripting ability in Python or Bash.
  
  
• Background in ETL and data engineering on AWS.
  
  
• Experience integrating Tableau with AWS services.
  
  
• Avaloq or banking domain experience preferred.
  
  
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  
  
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional preferred.
  
  What’s in it for you
  
  
• Work with a high-performing technical team in a major financial transformation project.
  
  
• Shape the future of cloud solutions in the banking industry.
  
  
• Opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and deliver at scale