AWS Architect

AWS Platform Architect

Malmo Sweden.

6 month+ contract

Hybrid (2 to 3 days a week in Malmo that is mandatory)

Up to £450pd Inside IR35

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AWS Solution Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and managing AWS cloud environments, with a particular focus on large-scale migrations, landing zone architecture, and handling a significant number of AWS accounts. This role requires a deep understanding of AWS best practices, security, and cost optimization

Solution Architecture & Design:

• Design scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native architectures on AWS. Create high-level and low-level architecture design documents (HLD/LLD).
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with AWS Well-Architected Framework.

Multi-Account Governance & Strategy:

• Design and manage AWS multi-account environments using AWS Organizations and Control Tower.
• Define and enforce SCPs (Service Control Policies), guardrails, and governance standard. Implement centralized logging, monitoring, and security controls.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement IAM best practices including RBAC, least privilege access.
• Design secure network architecture (VPC, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, VPN, Direct Connect). Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, SOC2, PCI, etc. – if applicable).

DevOps & Automation:

• Architect Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation/CDK). Design CI/CD pipelines using AWS native or third-party tools. Automate deployments and configuration management.

Cost Optimization & Performance:

• Implement cost governance strategies using AWS Cost Explorer, Budgets, and Savings Plans. Design high-availability and disaster recovery strategies (RTO/RPO definition).
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization