Software Engineering Solutions Architect (AWS and Python)

Location:

London, HybridCategory:

Permanent JobsSalary:

100-110k + Pension, Flexible WorkingRef:

JT/JC/5940Contact Name:

James ClarkeTelephone:

01908 752385About Us

We are a specialist consultancy with a strong software engineering focus, delivering innovative, scalable, and future-proof solutions to clients across multiple sectors. Our team thrives on solving complex technical challenges, and we are now looking for a seasoned Solutions Architect with deep expertise in AWS and Python to help drive forward our next phase of growth and innovation.The Role

As a Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in bridging our clients'' business needs with robust, efficient, and secure cloud-native solutions. You will lead the design and implementation of software platforms and architectures, ensuring they are optimised for performance, scalability, and long-term value.Key Responsibilities

Work directly with clients to understand requirements, define solutions, and deliver architectural designs.Develop and oversee end-to-end software architectures leveraging AWS cloud services.Provide technical leadership across full project lifecycles, from design to implementation.Deliver hands-on development and solution prototyping, primarily using Python.Ensure best practices in cloud security, scalability, and cost optimisation.Mentor and collaborate with engineering teams to uphold technical excellence.About You

You are a confident communicator and technical leader, capable of translating business challenges into actionable software designs. You are comfortable architecting large-scale systems and writing code to validate solutions.Required Skills and Experience

Proven experience as a Solutions Architect, ideally within consultancy or client-facing environments.Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services, architecture patterns, and cost/security optimisation.Excellent Python skills, with experience applying them to large-scale production systems.Background in software engineering best practices: CI/CD, testing, code quality, and DevOps principles.Experience designing scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant solutions.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Nice to Have

Experience with microservices, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), or serverless technologies.Exposure to other languages/technical stacks for flexibility in solution design.Why Join Us?

Competitive salary circa £110k plus benefits.Hybrid working model - 2-3 days per week from our modern site near Heathrow Airport.Opportunity to engage with diverse industries and cutting-edge projects.A collaborative environment that values innovation, expertise, and career development.

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