Migration Architect in Newcastle upon Tyne

Responsibilities

• Drive AWS infrastructure and application migration waves from initial design through to execution, ensuring technical solutions are robust and aligned with programme objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end design of AWS migration solutions, covering both infrastructure and application layers.
• Run discovery exercises using tools such as AWS Application Discovery Service or AWS Migration Hub to assess current state environments, dependencies, and risks ahead of migration.
• Translate discovery findings into AWS migration designs and wave plans, selecting appropriate migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor) for each workload.
• Design target state architectures on AWS, covering compute, storage, networking and security.
• Work alongside delivery and project managers to align technical approach with programme timelines.
• Support execution of migration waves using tools such as AWS MGN, DMS, or Application Migration Service, resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Produce architecture documentation and design artefacts to support governance and sign‑off.
• Liaise with security, change and transition teams to ensure migration designs meet organisational and AWS Well‑Architected requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record driving AWS migration waves from design through execution.
• Strong AWS infrastructure experience, including VPC design, EC2, networking and storage services.
• Strong application experience, including understanding of application dependencies and integration points within AWS environments.
• Hands‑on discovery experience is essential; this is not optional for the role.
• Experience working across multiple migration waves in a programme setting.
• Working knowledge of AWS migration tooling (MGN, DMS, Application Discovery Service, Migration Hub).
• AWS certification (Solutions Architect Associate or Professional preferred).
• Experience working within large‑scale transformation or migration programmes.
• Familiarity with AWS Well‑Architected Framework.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and change processes (RFCs, RAID logs).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical detail clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working under pressure across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Strong documentation skills.

Benefits

• Quarterly Performance‑Related Profit Share Scheme – employees collectively benefit from a share of the company’s profits.
• Strong career progression and mentorship coaching through Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes and a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working.
• Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee‑matched contribution.
• Private Healthcare Cover.
• Life Assurance.
• Financial advice and employee discount scheme.
• Employee wellbeing schemes including gym discounts, bike‑to‑work, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, and employee assistance programme.
• 24 days holiday allowance plus public holidays.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Education assistance and incentives for certifications, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including annual excellence awards and quarterly star awards.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allowing involvement in local fundraising and development opportunities.
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