Version 1

Version 1

Birmingham, West Midlands

AWS Architect

Full-Time£49,000 - 66,000 per yeartodayUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £49,000 - 66,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Significant experience as a cloud / AI / ML solution architect designing production AI/ML platforms and workloads on AWS, or in a multi-cloud environment with strong AWS depth
  • Deep understanding of AI/ML solution patterns, including data pipelines, training, inference, monitoring, and MLOps, and how they map onto AWS services such as SageMaker, Batch, Step Functions, EKS/ECS, and data lake components
  • Proven ability to take research and prototype environments to enterprise-ready architectures, balancing speed, robustness, and long-term maintainability
  • Strong background in cloud security, networking, and cost optimisation for AI/ML workloads
  • Excellent stakeholder skills, with the ability to translate business objectives and programme pressures into clear architectural decisions and technical direction for engineering teams
  • Experience as an AWS Architect
  • Knowledge of the AWS Well Architected Framework
  • Linux experience with RHEL or CentOS and Bash
  • Understanding of DevOps and DevSecOps methodologies
  • AWS certifications at Associate and Professional level preferred
  • Security experience preferred
  • Hands-on technical experience preferred
  • Experience with at least one software development language such as Python, NodeJS, Java, or .Net preferred
  • Experience with CDK, TypeScript, or Terraform preferred
  • Interest in mentoring and developing others preferred
Responsibilities:
  • Assist in implementing and supporting large-scale cloud implementations on Amazon AWS
  • Architect and implement cloud solutions for different applications
  • Automate cloud operations and cloud deployments
  • Enhance cloud capability by creating and implementing cloud application patterns
  • Develop and implement ways to move apps and workloads to the cloud
  • Work closely with business leads and product owners to understand solution requirements and identify architectural patterns
  • Monitor compliance of cloud resources to ensure they fit industry guardrails and best practices
  • Research and propose solutions for AWS data transformation, data connections, operational frameworks, and application integration
  • Work closely with lead architects and engineers to create and maintain architectural templates and build/operational artefacts
  • Work with DevOps and engineering teams to develop solutions
  • Support Version 1 proposals with technical expertise
  • Provide thought leadership
Technologies:
  • AI
  • AWS
  • Architect
  • Bash
  • Cloud
  • DevSecOps
  • DevOps
  • Support
  • Java
  • Linux
  • MLOps
  • NodeJS
  • Oracle
  • Python
  • RHEL
  • Security
  • Terraform
  • TypeScript
  • ASP.NET
  • Embedded
  • OutSystems
  • Snowflake
  • Web

More:

We are Version 1, a trusted technology and transformation partner with 30 years in business, working with global brands to drive customer success. We are a UK & Ireland premier AWS, Microsoft, and Oracle partner, with 3,300+ people and a strong reputation as a Great Place to Work in Ireland and the UK for more than 10 years. Our AWS Practice includes some of the best architects, DevOps engineers, and consultants, and we offer exposure to cutting-edge technologies across varied customer engagements with high-profile clients in Europe. We invest in our people through learning and development, certifications, mentorship, and flexible or remote working, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes performance-related profit share, healthcare, pension, wellbeing support, generous leave, educational assistance, and more. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone can thrive.

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Birmingham

IT

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