AWS Cloud Architect
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
17-04-2025
Job Specifications
About us:
Amach is an industry-leading technology driven company with headquarters located in Dublin and remote teams in UK and Europe.
Our blended teams of local and nearshore talent are optimised to deliver high quality and collaborative solutions.
Established in 2013, we specialise in cloud migration and development, digital transformation including agile software development, DevOps, automation, data and machine learning…
We’re looking to strengthen our teams with experienced Solution Architects who bring hands-on cloud expertise and a strong background in full stack development. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing and implementing modern, scalable solutions using cutting-edge technologies.
You’re a hands-on Solution Architect with a passion for modern development practices and cloud-native design. Your background likely includes:
Core Skills – Backend:
Java (Spring Boot or equivalent)
Microservices architecture
Kubernetes (EKS preferred)
Service Mesh (Kuma ideally)
API Gateways – Kong is a bonus
Core Skills – Frontend / BFF:
React
Typescript
Next.js
Bonus Points For:
Experience in enterprise-scale cloud transformations
Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines
Prior experience working in cross-functional Agile teams
Key responsibilities & duties include:
Architecting cloud-native applications with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and security
Collaborating with engineering teams to design backend services and front-end interfaces
Driving best practices in system design, microservices architecture and full stack development
Providing guidance on cloud infrastructure, service mesh and API gateway integration
Partnering with cross-functional teams to turn business requirements into robust technical solutions
What’s in it for you:
An opportunity to join a fast-growing company
Options for career advancement
Learning and development opportunities
Flexible working environment
Competitive salaries based on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Amach is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This job description is intended to convey essential responsibilities and qualifications for this role, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks that an employee may be required to perform.
If you are passionate about driving customer success, advising on strategic solutions, and contributing to product innovation, we would love to hear from you!
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At Amach, we strive to be an inclusive community of open-minded individuals with different backgrounds and we are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly believe that a diversity of experience and background is essential to create a fulfilling environment and better solutions for our people and our customers. All Amach employees and contractors are expected to honour this policy and act to ensure that every individual is respected in the workplace.
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Kept securely
If you would like to contact us about your data, please use the following address: info@amach.com
About the Company
At Amach, we are uniquely positioned to help Airlines lower operational costs while simultaneously driving revenue growth. What sets us apart is our deep expertise in aviation, an industry where operations, efficiency, and safety are paramount. With more then 300 people in Amach and years of hands-on technology experience, we’ve mastered strategies that not only streamline operations but also maximize revenue streams. Our aviation background enables us to bring innovative, high-impact solutions to your business, ensuring y... Know more
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