Migration Architect

In this role you will lead AWS migration design and execution, shaping end-to-end migration waves from discovery through delivery. You’ll perform discovery to understand current-state environments and risks, then translate findings into migration plans. You’ll design target AWS architectures and coordinate with delivery and governance teams to ensure Well-Architected alignment. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role at scale with a strong emphasis on technical leadership and programme-wide impact.

• Flexible/remote working
• Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship programmes
• Pension with 5% employee-matched contribution
• Private Healthcare Cover
• Employee Wellbeing schemes (gym discounts, mindfulness, EAP)

• Lead end-to-end design of AWS migration solutions for infrastructure and applications.
• Conduct discovery exercises using AWS Application Discovery Service and Migration Hub to map current state, dependencies, and risks.
• Create migration wave plans and select rehost, replatform, or refactor strategies per workload.
• Design target state architectures on AWS (compute, storage, networking, security).
• Coordinate with delivery and project managers to align technical approach with timelines.
• Support migration wave execution using AWS MGN, DMS, and Application Migration Service; resolve issues as they arise.
• Produce architecture documentation and artefacts for governance and sign-off.
• Collaborate with security, change, and transition teams to meet organisational and AWS Well Architected requirements.

• Proven track record driving AWS migration waves from design through execution.
• Strong AWS infrastructure experience (VPC, EC2, networking, storage).
• Strong application understanding within AWS environments (dependencies, integration points).
• Hands-on discovery experience is essential.
• Experience across multiple migration waves in a programme setting.
• Working knowledge of AWS migration tooling (MGN, DMS, Application Discovery Service, Migration Hub)

• Analytical thinking
• Clear communication of technical details to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure across multiple workstreams
• AWS migration tooling (MGN, DMS, Application Discovery Service, Migration Hub)
• VPC design, EC2, networking, storage services
• Discovery and assessment of current-state environments