AWS Public Sector Professional Services - Cloud Architect, UK Central & Strategic Govt

AWS Public Sector Professional Services - Cloud Architect, UK Central & Strategic Govt

DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about cloud technology and helping businesses transform? We're looking for a talented Professional Services (ProServe) Cloud Architect to join our AWS Professional Services Central & Strategic Government team. In this role, you'll be the bridge between our customers' dreams and the incredible possibilities of the AWS Cloud.

Imagine yourself diving deep into customer challenges, crafting innovative solutions that not only meet their technical needs but also drive their business forward. You'll be the trusted advisor they turn to, guiding them through their cloud journey with your expertise and insight.

As a key player in our team, you'll collaborate closely with account executives and delivery teams, ensuring that the solutions we propose are not just feasible but truly transformative. Your creativity and technical expertise will shine as you design complex, scalable, and secure architectures tailored to each unique customer scenario.

But it's not just about the technology - it's about the impact you'll make. Your work will directly contribute to successful project implementations, exceeding customer expectations, and ultimately, driving business growth. You'll have the satisfaction of seeing your ideas come to life and make a real difference for our customers across Core government, Devolved Nations, Welfare, Economy, Justice and Transportation.

We're looking for someone who thrives on challenges, loves to learn, and is excited about sharing knowledge with others. If you're ready to be at the forefront of cloud innovation, mentor colleagues, and shape the future of how businesses use technology, this role is for you.

Join us, and let's build amazing things together in the cloud!

Key job responsibilities
As an experienced technology professional, you will be responsible for:

1. Designing complex, scalable, and secure AWS solutions to deliver customer business outcomes (CBOs)
2. Providing technical guidance and best practices during pre-sales and implementation phases
3. Collaborating with Account Managers and Shared Delivery Teams to ensure proposed solutions are realistic and achievable
4. Acting as a trusted advisor to customers on industry trends and emerging technologies
5. Sharing knowledge within the organisation through mentoring, training, and creating reusable artefacts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree, or experience in a professional field or military
2. Experience as technical specialist in design and architecture
3. Experience in consulting, design and implementation of serverless distributed solutions
4. Experience in software development with object oriented language
5. Experience in cloud based solution (AWS or equivalent), system, network and operating system
6. Experience in external or internal customer facing, complex and large scale project management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced technology degree or AWS Professional level certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional) preferred
2. Deep understanding of AWS services across compute, storage, networking, security, databases, machine learning, and serverless technologies
3. Knowledge of security and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR)
4. Expertise in performance optimization and cost management for cloud environments
5. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences as part of pre-sales motion
6. Eligible for SC clearance

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