AWS Cloud Domain Solution Architect
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced AWS Cloud Domain Solution Architect to join our Solution Architecture & Design team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering DS Smith's cloud, digital and data transformation strategy. As a trusted technical leader, you will work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams and strategic partners to design secure, scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions that enable innovation across the organisation.
The Solution Architecture & Design function supports the Cloud, Data and Digital Platform domains, partnering with internal teams and third-party suppliers to deliver modern technology solutions that create business value. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert for AWS technologies, helping shape cloud strategy, architecture standards and future technology roadmaps across the business.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategic technology leadership with hands-on architecture design, stakeholder engagement and technical governance.
Key Responsibilities Include
Acting as the subject matter expert for AWS cloud technologies across the enterprise.
Designing and architecting secure, scalable, resilient and cost-effective AWS solutions that support business objectives.
Maintaining a security-first approach across all architecture activities, including security assessments of proposed solutions and SaaS providers.
Creating and governing architecture documentation, including high-level and low-level designs.
Providing technical oversight and assurance for third-party suppliers delivering cloud and digital services.
Facilitating technical workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions across IT and business communities.
Leveraging AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC and IAM to deliver enterprise solutions.
Supporting infrastructure automation through Infrastructure as Code practices using tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
Conducting performance reviews, security assessments and cost optimisation activities across AWS environments.
Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineers, developers, project teams and operational colleagues.
Analysing emerging cloud technologies and market trends to identi...
Solution Architect in East Kilbride employer: DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED
At DS Smith, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Engineering Team Leader role at our Featherstone site. Our vibrant work culture fosters continuous improvement and employee development, offering competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Join us to lead a dedicated team, drive engineering excellence, and contribute to a strong health and safety culture while enjoying a supportive and engaging workplace.
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