Senior AWS Architect

At CV-Library, we strive to be at the forefront of the digital recruitment industry, and our technology is key to achieving this. We are seeking a skilled Senior AWS Architect to join our team and lead the architectural design and implementation of our AWS cloud infrastructure. This role is crucial as we transition from two platform monoliths in PHP and Perl to a unified, containerised AWS cloud infrastructure. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Architecture and will play a key role in shaping the future of our cloud-based services. Key Responsibilities * * Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient AWS cloud architectures that align with business objectives. * Drive the migration of existing monolithic systems to a modern, containerised cloud infrastructure. * Lead technical discussions with stakeholders to understand their requirements and recommend best practices and solutions. * Develop and enforce best practices for AWS cloud architecture, ensuring compliance with security and data protection standards. * Collaborate with development teams to decompose monolithic applications into microservices. * Provide expertise and guidance on AWS services and tools to optimize performance and cost. * Monitor and analyze cloud environments to recommend improvements and upgrades. * Conduct technical workshops and training sessions for team members on AWS technologies and architecture best practices. Requirements * * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * At least 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on AWS environments. AWS certifications are highly desirable. * Proven track record of successful cloud migrations and monolith decomposition. * Extensive knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, RDS, S3, ECS, EKS, Lambda, and CloudFormation. * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * Strong understanding of DevOps practices and tools. * Solid understanding of networking, security, and compliance requirements on AWS. * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. * Effective communication and leadership skills. Benefits Why pick us? If we haven't already captured your interest and sparked your excitement at the prospect of joining us, then perhaps the below will: Holiday - Everyone needs time to recharge, so we offer generous holiday allowance of up to 26 days a year (dependant on role) and we will offer you an extra day off for to celebrate your birthday! Hybrid working - Take x2 days a week at home and come together the remaining x3 work collaboratively with your team! Pension - once you have been with us for 3 months we will enrol you in our pension scheme, and we will help you save for that future by matching your contribution! We offer life insurance from day one of your employment with us. Your wellbeing matters to us just as much as it should to you, we have wellbeing week focuses, optional private healthcare and an Employee Assistance program Medi cash. An investment in your learning and development - we support our teams training and development, including LinkedIn learning. Paid parental leave. Refer a friend scheme. Team building, annual staff incentives. At CV-Library, we are a team. We welcome the best talent to work for us, irrespective of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability (visible or non-visible). We are actively committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements