LegalAndGeneral

Financial Services

AWSSolutionsArchitect

£75–110k ~AI est. Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“AWS Solutions Architect at LegalAndGeneral. Skills: AWS Solutions Architecture, Cloud data platforms, DevOps, DevSecOps. Ensure solutions are fit for purpose. Meet business requirements”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive security; Drive performance; Drive efficiency

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Gap analyses

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven ability to design and build complex, cloud-hosted data platforms on AWS, Knowledge of DevOps and DevSecOps best practices, Experience integrating cloud systems and third-party services, Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, Proficiency in programming languages, Hands-on experience with data engineering

Nice to Have

Relevant degree or equivalent professional AWS certification is desirable

What You'll Do.

Ensure solutions are fit for purpose

Meet business requirements

Adhere to quality standards

Deliver value within cost constraints

Provide input into project and resource plans

Support business case development

Identify issues and risks

Lead resolution of issues and risks

Communicate solution designs to stakeholders

Communicate key decisions to stakeholders

Communicate approaches to stakeholders

Oversee solution development

Engage in implementation activities

Apply knowledge of technology options

Survey external market for insights

Survey external market for vendor solutions

Conduct analysis of technology alternatives

Develop proof-of-concepts for new solutions

Retain accountability for architecture

Retain accountability for design

Ensure compliance with original design

Manage production of Key Decision Documents

Assess and select packaged solutions

Produce IT review documents

Identify opportunities for innovation

Implement opportunities for innovation

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Implement opportunities for continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Stakeholders; Governance forums; Project bodies; Technical Design Authority; Business teams; IT procurement; Managed Service Providers

Communication Scope

Translate business requirements; Document solution designs; Articulate technical decisions

Process & Methodology

Agile

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