Senior AWS Technical Architect @ Robert Walters
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attach_money £120,000
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scheduleFull Time
Posted 24 hours ago
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About the Senior AWS Technical Architect Role
A leading government organisation is seeking a Senior AWS Technical Architect to shape the future of public digital services. This role offers an opportunity to design, develop, and deliver a national-scale, high-impact app that combines native mobile capabilities with AI-driven features to provide proactive, personalised services to millions of UK citizens.
Key Responsibilities
- Design scalable, secure, and resilient AWS serverless services.
- Set and maintain architectural standards aligned with digital objectives.
- Provide expert consultancy to engineering teams for robust designs.
- Lead cross-functional technical planning and stakeholder collaboration.
- Mentor junior architects and engineers in continuous learning.
- Prototype and test new ideas for cutting-edge service development.
- Act as a visible leader in digital community initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Proven AWS architecture experience with serverless and event-driven models.
- Track record in scalable platforms handling high traffic and sensitive data.
- Deep technical expertise in software development, cloud native services, DevOps, CI/CD, and programming (e.g., JavaScript).
- Experience in leading platforms and designing reusable APIs and infrastructure.
- Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Solid understanding of cloud security principles and modern architecture patterns.
- Experience in technical leadership and agile, multidisciplinary team environments.
Why Join Us?
This role directly impacts public services by making digital interactions simpler, faster, and better for everyone.
Key skills/competency
- AWS
- Serverless
- Cloud Architecture
- Digital Transformation
- API Integration
- Scalability
- Security
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Technical Leadership
How to Get Hired at Robert Walters
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Robert Walters: Understand culture, projects, recent news.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AWS and leadership experiences.
- Customize cover letter: Emphasize technical achievements and vision.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice technical and behavioral scenarios.
- Network actively: Connect on LinkedIn with current employees.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review AWS architecture best practices.
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Practice serverless design case studies.
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Update skills in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
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Study API integration and digital security patterns.
Behavioral Questions
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Explain previous leadership challenges faced.
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Describe collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Detail conflict resolution in technical projects.
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Share examples of mentoring team members.
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