Overview
In this role you will design and implement AWS-based cloud solutions for tier-1 clients, turning cloud strategy into scalable, secure architectures. You’ll work within a collaborative, innovative team to deliver cloud-first transformations and hands-on delivery across strategy through implementation. You’ll focus on modern patterns, security, performance, and cost efficiency while continuously learning and certifying. This opportunity offers exposure to cutting-edge tech and a global network of experts to accelerate your career.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days’ vacation per year
- private medical insurance
- 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work
Responsibilities
- Design and implement AWS workloads using serverless, containerised, and microservices architectures
- Develop scalable application solutions aligned with performance, resilience, and cost efficiency
- Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
- Apply cloud security principles including IAM, encryption, and compliance controls
- Optimize architectures for scalability, reliability, and operational excellence
- Produce high-quality design documentation and contribute to architecture reviews
- Execute testing strategies for functional and non-functional requirements (performance, security, reliability)
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver robust, cloud-first solutions
Key requirements
- Significant hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions using AWS cloud services
- AWS Professional and/or Associate certification (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure cloud architectures
- Experience in cost optimisation and familiarity with cloud best practices
- Strong understanding of data platforms and analytics solutions
- Experience designing AI/ML-driven solutions and data lifecycle management
- Proficiency in designing application workloads using modern cloud patterns (serverless, containerised, microservices)
- Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Deep knowledge of identity, access management, encryption, and compliance frameworks
- Understanding of integration patterns and event-driven architectures
- Experience designing highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable solutions
- Knowledge of disaster recovery strategies
- Awareness of cloud governance, account management, and compliance standards
- collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams
- continuous learning and certification mindset
- clear communication and stakeholder management
- AWS cloud services
- serverless architecture
- containerised/microservices
AWS Tech Architecture Specialist in Manchester employer: Accenture
Accenture is an excellent employer for those looking to thrive in a dynamic environment, particularly in the role of Operations Engineer. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with senior colleagues while enjoying flexible work arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. The company's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation makes it a rewarding place to build your career.
