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