Cloud Solutions Architect, hibrido in London

About Scale Factory We are an AI enablement consultancy. Delivering quality-led AI-first foundations, embedding capability and excellence into the foundational fabric of the companies we work with. We give leaders the confidence to move faster, take smarter risks and pursue transformation. In 2024, Ten10 and The Scale Factory joined forces to create the Scale Factory we know today. By uniting our deep cloud expertise, AI ambitions, and rigorous engineering disciplines, we deliver the robust, scalable foundations needed to turn ambitious transformation into reliable reality. Exciting Projects: Collaborate on challenging, impactful projects with a wide range of industries - from finance to government and beyond. Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities to help you reach your goals. Join a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Hybrid working lets you balance work and life. As a Cloud Solution Architect at Scale Factory, you'll: Engage with customers, acting as a trusted architectural advisor across engagements. Communicate architectural decisions, risks and trade-offs clearly to business and technical stakeholders. What we're looking forWe're seeking a talented, passionate AWS Cloud Solution Architect to join our growing team. AWS Expertise: Extensive experience designing secure, scalable and cost-effective AWS solutions, with the ability to articulate their business value. Cloud & DevOps Knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud technologies, DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Networking Knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud networking, including virtual networks, routing, DNS, gateways, load balancers and connectivity. Understanding of AWS security services, including IAM, WAF and KMS, alongside security best practices and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.Experience evaluating Infrastructure as Code approaches using Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK, alongside an understanding of scripting and automation technologies such as Python, Ansible, Bash or PowerShell. AWS Professional CertificationsWhat's in it for you? 25 Days of Annual Leave: Plus 1 extra day every year for the first three years, with a holiday buying scheme. Pension Plan: Employer-matched contributions up to 5%.Comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, optical, and alternative therapies. Subsidised gym memberships and a bike-to-work scheme. Commuter Benefits: Season ticket loans to make travel easier. Free Annual Rail Cards. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. Flexible Work Model: Hybrid working that fits your lifestyle. Social Events: From annual kick-offs and Christmas parties to team socials and sporting events, we love celebrating success together. Training & Development: Tailored learning opportunities and full support for certifications to keep your skills sharp.