About Company
At Career.zycto, we are at the forefront of digital transformation, empowering businesses with innovative cloud solutions. We believe in fostering a dynamic environment where an AWS Solutions Architect can thrive, designing and implementing cutting-edge architectures that redefine industry standards. Join a team dedicated to pushing technological boundaries, where your expertise in AWS will directly contribute to groundbreaking projects. We pride ourselves on a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and impactful client delivery, making us an ideal home for visionaries eager to shape the future of cloud computing.
Job Description
Career.zycto is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced AWS Solutions Architect to join our growing team in Possilpark, Glasgow. This is a unique opportunity to lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on the Amazon Web Services platform. As an AWS Solutions Architect, you will be instrumental in translating complex business requirements into elegant cloud architectures, providing technical leadership, and guiding our engineering teams through the entire project lifecycle. We are looking for a proactive individual with a deep understanding of AWS services, best practices, and a passion for innovation. You will collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand their challenges and craft solutions that deliver tangible business value, ensuring optimal performance, cost-efficiency, and resilience. Your role will be critical in driving our cloud strategy forward and mentoring junior team members. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and shape the future of cloud architecture, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions using a wide array of AWS services.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for cloud-native applications and migrations, ensuring alignment with best practices.
- Collaborate effectively with clients, product owners, and engineering teams to gather requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures, deployment procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Conduct architectural reviews, performance tuning, and capacity planning to optimize cloud infrastructure and applications.
- Stay abreast of new AWS features, services, and industry trends, proactively recommending their adoption where appropriate.
- Mentor junior engineers and actively promote cloud best practices and a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Ensure all cloud solutions comply with relevant security, governance, and regulatory standards.
- Lead proof-of-concept projects to evaluate new technologies and validate architectural designs.
Required Skills
- Proven experience as an AWS Solutions Architect, demonstrating successful project delivery.
- Strong expertise in core AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, IAM, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail.
- Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Node.js, Go) for automation and development.
- Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, identity and access management, and data protection strategies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide effective, innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification (or equivalent advanced AWS certifications).
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS.
- Knowledge of serverless architectures, event-driven design patterns, and microservices.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and advanced DevOps methodologies.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
- Prior experience in client-facing consulting or advisory roles, managing stakeholder expectations.
- Understanding of database solutions beyond relational (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra).
Perks & Benefits
- Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous annual leave and public holidays.
- Private medical insurance and robust company pension scheme.
- Significant professional development opportunities, including support for AWS certifications and ongoing training.
- Flexible hybrid work model, blending office collaboration with remote flexibility.
- A vibrant, collaborative, and inclusive company culture that values innovation.
- Regular social events, team-building activities, and employee wellness programs.
- Modern office environment with state-of-the-art technology and facilities.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting AWS Solutions Architect opportunity, please click on the application link below. Ensure your resume highlights your relevant AWS experience, certifications, and project portfolio. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how your skills can contribute to our innovative team at Career.zycto.
