Job Specification: AWS Architect
Job Title: AWS Architect
Location: BASED AT CLIENT LOCATIONS, WORKING REMOTELY, OR BASED IN OUR GODALMING OR MILTON KEYNES OFFICES
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
*You must have active SC clearance*
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Architect to design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient solutions in AWS for data-intensive applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AWS services, strong architectural skills, and a proven track record of delivering robust solutions for high-volume data environments.
Triad's Commitment to You:
As a growing and ambitious company, we prioritise the development of our people. Our working environment is one of mutual respect and free from discrimination. Creative free-thinking is encouraged, and your development is always our priority. Triad invests year on year in our consultants' training, offering continuous training and development, including access to Udemy Business for top-rated courses.
What You Will Get:
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Matched pension contributions of 5%.
- Free private health care and medical cover with Bupa (taxable as a benefit).
- Gym membership (up to £40 per month towards a gym of your choice or free membership at Lakeshore Fitness in Milton Keynes).
- Free health and wellbeing services (AIG Smart Health and Canada Life WeCare).
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure-by-design architectures in line with NCSC Security principles and other secure architecture frameworks.
- Architect solutions leveraging AWS best practices to handle high-volume data ingestion, streaming, and processing.
- Utilise AWS services such as AWS Glue, Kinesis, and Data Pipelines for efficient and scalable data workflows.
- Develop cost-effective storage and computation solutions tailored to large-scale, computationally heavy applications.
- Create and manage secure VPC architectures, ensuring robust data transfer mechanisms, encryption, and compliance with data protection standards.
- Implement fault-tolerant, highly available architectures, including multi-region deployments.
- Monitor and troubleshoot systems in Real Time using AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, and other logging tools.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and organisational requirements for data security and protection.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification (mandatory).
- Deep understanding of AWS services and architectural best practices for data-driven applications.
- Proficiency in AWS Glue, Kinesis, and/or Data Pipelines for handling large data volumes.
- Expertise in designing cost-effective, scalable, and computationally intensive solutions.
- Strong knowledge of VPC design, secure data transfer, encryption, and IAM policies.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing fault-tolerant, highly available architectures.
- Proficiency in Real Time monitoring and debugging tools like CloudWatch and X-Ray.
- Solid understanding of Secure by Design and the NCSC Security principles.
Preferred Skills
- Advanced-level AWS certifications (eg, AWS Solutions Architect - Professional).
- Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as EKS, ECS, or Kubernetes.
- Hands-on experience with serverless computing, including AWS Lambda and Step Functions.
Why Triad:
- 95% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend
"At Triad, I've felt a sense of support and community from day one. The range of projects and flexibility to try different roles means I can forge my own career path with the support of my peers."
Join an award-winning team recognised twice for "Project Excellence" at "The Chartered Institute for IT & Computing Awards." Triad operates at the heart of the public sector, understanding its technology challenges, and delivering goals at the best value for UK citizens.
Triad defines, designs, and delivers digital solutions, boasting a 35-year track record of success across public, private, and third sectors. Our flat management structure and absence of burdensome hierarchy promote autonomy, fostering a creative and innovative environment for solving complex problems.
What Our Colleagues Have to Say:
Please see for yourself on Glass Door and our "Day in the Life" videos at the bottom of our careers page.
Our Selection Process:
After applying, our in-house talent team will introduce Triad, discuss the role, and gather basic information. If shortlisted, you'll have an interview with a senior member of Triad staff to explore mutual cultural fit and give you an opportunity to ask questions. Following that you will be invited to attend a final stage 'technical' based interview with a member of the Triad team.
Other information
Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident employer.
