AWS Cloud Architect

AND Digital

Cloud Architect responsible for building cloud platforms and managing AWS projects across clients. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and influencing project directions.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Cloud Platforms, with a strong focus on best practices from cloud providers. Proficient in Infrastructure-as-Code using tools like Terraform and Cloud Formation, and experienced in leading teams while effectively communicating complex solutions.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) ExpertiseInfrastructure-as-Code (IAC) Using TerraformContainerization and Orchestration (Kubernetes)CI/CD Pipeline ImplementationDocumentation and Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Cloud Platform DesignInfrastructure-as-Code (IAC)ContainerizationOrchestrationServerless ArchitecturesTerraformCloud FormationCI/CD PipelinesJiraJenkins

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityProblem SolvingClient Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Professional Level Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud EngineeringBest PracticesMultidisciplinary TeamsDocumentationClient Needs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJenkinsKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Cloud Architect, you will act as a hands-on cloud expert who has experience with building cloud platforms. You will work across the Cloud Engineering BU’s portfolio of clients.
Use your expert tech knowledge to influence the direction of projects.
Able to design Cloud Platforms with the ability to incorporate best practices from cloud providers into the design. You will either implement these platforms solo, or as part of a bigger team.
Experience in leading/managing people onsite with clients, but being a team player as part of a team of engineers within AND.
Good at both writing documentation and presenting solutions, able to clearly express complex thoughts.
Flexible and responsive to people and client needs and opportunities, able to balance conflicting demands on time and priorities.
Growth mind, naturally curious and challenging and process minded.
Knowledge of containerisation, orchestration (Kubernetes), and serverless architectures
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC) using tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation, CI/CD pipelines, Jira and Jenkins

Requirements

What you’ll need

You care deeply about producing high-quality work that delivers real value
You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems collaboratively
You bring strong expertise in your craft, alongside a willingness to keep learning
You communicate clearly and build trust quickly with clients and teammates
You’re pragmatic, adaptable and outcome-focused
You enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others grow
You value low-ego collaboration and enjoy working as part of multidisciplinary teams
Be a specialist in Amazon Web Services (AWS), holding relevant AWS certifications, ideally at the Professional level.
Use your expert tech knowledge to influence the direction of projects.
Able to design Cloud Platforms with the ability to incorporate best practices from cloud providers into the design. You will either implement these platforms solo, or as part of a bigger team.
Experience in leading/managing people onsite with clients, but being a team player as part of a team of engineers within AND.
Good at both writing documentation and presenting solutions, able to clearly express complex thoughts.
Flexible and responsive to people and client needs and opportunities, able to balance conflicting demands on time and priorities.
Growth mind, naturally curious and challenging and process minded.
Knowledge of containerisation, orchestration (Kubernetes), and serverless architectures
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC) using tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation, CI/CD pipelines, Jira and Jenkins

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days bookable holiday + flexible Bank Holidays
Pension: 6% of salary paid by AND Digital with a further 2% paid by you (can be increased by choice).
Aviva healthcare cover (including pre-existing condition cover) for you.
Flexibenefit: £1000 assigned to you via our benefits portal to select or upgrade the benefits that suit you the most. Any unused allowance from the £1000 can be taken as cash.
Life Assurance.
Income Protection.
Eye test + first pair of glasses.
Parental Benefits: Generous Enhanced Maternity and Enhanced Partner (Paternity) Leave.