AWS Transformation Architect

2 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Job N Job Full time

Job Title: AWS Transformation Architect

Location: London

Work Type: Hybrid (2 days/week in-office)

Contract: Open, up to £550/day

Domain: Banking, Financial Services

Experience: 10+ Years


Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced AWS Transformation Architect to lead and drive cloud transformation projects within the Banking and Financial Services domain. The role involves architecting scalable and secure solutions on AWS, managing Kubernetes clusters, implementing continuous delivery pipelines with Argo CD, and ensuring seamless microservices integration using Istio. This hybrid role requires the candidate to be based in London, with a mandatory 2 days per week in the office.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and design cloud-based solutions on AWS to support enterprise-level transformation projects.
  • Lead Kubernetes-based containerization efforts using Docker, Helm, and Istio for microservices orchestration and traffic management.
  • Implement and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform.
  • Oversee the CI/CD pipeline development and deployment using GitLab and Argo CD.
  • Optimize system architecture for performance, scalability, and security within the financial services environment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Kafka for event-driven architecture.
  • Use Java, Spring, and Spring Boot for microservice development and ensure proper deployment across AWS.
  • Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and best practices in cloud and DevOps.
  • Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and cost optimization of AWS resources.


Mandatory Skills and Experience:

  • AWS Cloud Architecture: Proven experience architecting solutions in AWS, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and IAM.
  • Kubernetes & Docker: Deep understanding of Kubernetes for managing containerized applications and Dockerfor containerization.
  • Istio: Expertise in Istio for microservices management, including service mesh configurations and security policies.
  • Argo CD: Hands-on experience with Argo CD for managing Kubernetes deployments and automating continuous delivery.
  • Terraform: Strong experience with Terraform for provisioning and managing AWS infrastructure.
  • Microservices: Development experience using Java, Spring, Spring Boot for designing and implementing microservices.
  • Kafka: Working knowledge of Kafka for distributed streaming and message-driven applications.
  • CI/CD: Proficiency with GitLab, Helm, Maven, and Argo CD for continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
  • Banking and Financial Services: Previous experience working within the Banking or Financial Services sector.


Preferred Skills:

  • Understanding of cloud security best practices and regulatory compliance within financial services.
  • Experience with cost optimization techniques in AWS.
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities to guide engineering teams.


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