IT & Software

AWS Tech Architecture Specialist

Accenture

Manchester · Greater Manchester · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will design and implement AWS-based cloud solutions for tier-1 clients, turning cloud strategy into scalable, secure architectures. You’ll work within a collaborative, innovative team to deliver cloud-first transformations and hands-on delivery across strategy through implementation. You’ll focus on modern patterns, security, performance, and cost efficiency while continuously learning and certifying. This opportunity offers exposure to cutting-edge tech and a global network of experts to accelerate your career.

Pay / Benefits
  • 25 days’ vacation per year
  • private medical insurance
  • 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement AWS workloads using serverless, containerised, and microservices architectures
  • Develop scalable application solutions aligned with performance, resilience, and cost efficiency
  • Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
  • Apply cloud security principles including IAM, encryption, and compliance controls
  • Optimize architectures for scalability, reliability, and operational excellence
  • Produce high-quality design documentation and contribute to architecture reviews
  • Execute testing strategies for functional and non-functional requirements (performance, security, reliability)
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver robust, cloud-first solutions
Key requirements
  • Significant hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions using AWS cloud services
  • AWS Professional and/or Associate certification (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure cloud architectures
  • Experience in cost optimisation and familiarity with cloud best practices
  • Strong understanding of data platforms and analytics solutions
  • Experience designing AI/ML-driven solutions and data lifecycle management
  • Proficiency in designing application workloads using modern cloud patterns (serverless, containerised, microservices)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices
  • Deep knowledge of identity, access management, encryption, and compliance frameworks
  • Understanding of integration patterns and event-driven architectures
  • Experience designing highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable solutions
  • Knowledge of disaster recovery strategies
  • Awareness of cloud governance, account management, and compliance standards
  • collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams
  • continuous learning and certification mindset
  • clear communication and stakeholder management
  • AWS cloud services
  • serverless architecture
  • containerised/microservices

Reference: WJ-747_30922502

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