Java & AWS Architect

About Us:Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.AmpsTek – a global technology leader since 2013 – is transforming how businesses approach technology and staffing solutions. Founded by seasoned technology leaders across the UK, Europe, APAC, North America, and LATAM, and with registered offices in 30+ countries, we deliver exceptional service, scalable solutions, and measurable impact.With a portfolio of 200+ clients and millions of users across web and mobile platforms, we empower businesses to innovate, grow, and succeed.Join our team and be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented organization that values talent, creativity, and results.Role Title: Java Microservices & AWS Cloud Architect (10+ Years Experience)Location : London, UK (Hybrid)Contract (InsideIR35)BANKING INDUSTRYJD: We are seeking an experienced Java & AWS Cloud Architect to lead the design and delivery of large-scale, secure, and resilient microservices-based systems. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS architecture, and DevOps, with a strong track record of enterprise-grade solution design, performance optimization, and cloud-native modernization.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & DesignDefine end-to-end architecture for microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and data flows.Create solution blueprints, sequence diagrams, and cloud reference architectures (multi-account, VPC, networking, security).Drive non-functional requirements (scalability, availability, performance, reliability, DR, observability).Cloud & PlatformArchitect secure, cost-optimized solutions using AWS services (EKS/ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, ALB/NLB, RDS/Aurora, DynamoDB, S3, ElastiCache, MSK/Kinesis, CloudWatch, IAM, KMS).Establish CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and environment strategies (dev/test/stage/prod).Engineering LeadershipProvide hands-on guidance in Java/Spring Boot, design patterns, and microservices best practices.Review code and designs, enforce standards, and mentor teams.Collaborate with Product, Security, SRE, and QA to ensure end-to-end delivery.Security & ComplianceImplement secure design: encryption, secret management, secure SDLC, API security (OAuth2/OIDC), network segmentation, least privilege in IAM.Align with standards (OWASP, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, PCI/ISO 27001 where applicable).Observability & ResilienceDefine logging, metrics, tracing (OpenTelemetry), health checks, circuit breakers, retries, and backoff strategies.Design for HA/DR: multi-AZ, backups, RPO/RTO, chaos testing readiness.Governance & Stakeholder ManagementTranslate business requirements into architecture roadmaps and decision records.Present solutions to senior stakeholders; manage risks, dependencies, and cost.Required Experience & SkillsExperience: 10–15 years overall, including 4–6 years as an architect designing distributed systems at scale.Core Tech StackJava 11+/17, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, JPA/Hibernate, RESTful services.Microservices architecture: domain-driven design (DDD), BFF patterns, event-driven architectures.AWS Cloud: EKS/ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS/Aurora, DynamoDB, MSK/Kinesis, ElastiCache, CloudWatch, IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, Route 53, ALB/NLB, VPC/Subnets/NACL/Security Groups.DevOps: CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Jenkins/GitLab), IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), Docker, Kubernetes.Messaging & Integration: Kafka/MSK, SQS/SNS, gRPC/REST, webhook patterns, integration gateways.Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL/Aurora), NoSQL (DynamoDB/DocumentDB), caching (Redis/ElastiCache).Architecture CompetenciesDesigning scalable, fault-tolerant microservices and API ecosystems.Performance tuning, capacity planning, and cost optimization on AWS.Strong understanding of networking (TLS, DNS, routing), security, and compliance in cloud environments.Soft SkillsExcellent communication, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and leadership. xwwtmva Ability to mentor engineers and drive engineering best practices across teams.