AWS Cloud Architects

I have a number of fantastic positions open for AWS Cloud Architects with experience in Linux (RHEL), Jenkins, Splunk, Amazon Web Services design e.t.c to come on-board and work for a market leading Global Technology company based in Canary Wharf. This will be a 3 month rolling contract position with competitive rates on offer.

Key Experience:

• 2+ years of experience working in AWS space
• 3+ years of experience working with RHEL
• 5+ years of experience working as an engineer
• Experience of complex multi-system solution development projects with multi- dimensioned process and data requirements
• Hands-on experience of working through the end to end project lifecycle
• Familiarity with working with 3rd party or offshore suppliers to ensure the delivery of high quality products that conform to the solution architecture defined
• Good overall knowledge of a broad range of technology and technology trends
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Canary Wharf.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent stakeholder management skills at all levels; both internally and externally

Essential

Technical background

A deep and up-to-date understanding of best practice application / solution architectures

Deep applied experience of the following:

o Linux (RHEL)

o Open Source tooling

o Management of and automation of management systems (Chef)

o Jenkins

o Splunk

• Knowledge of Python, SQL
• Understanding of ETL concepts
• Experience of Amazon Web Services design and management (design & configuration, pricing, management etc.)
• Working experience of Amazon Web Service services and analytical services (e.g.
• VPC setup and management, Redshift , S3, Glacier, Snowball, EC2, Aurora
• Relational databases, NoSQL databases, EMR)
• Demonstrable experience of successful implementing the above technologies and associated lessons learned
• Demonstrable experience of working in an Agile delivery framework

General Skills

• Candidates will have experience of working within major corporate or government IT environments where good governance and quality frameworks are in place
• Affinity for change.
• The ability to identify opportunities and lead others through organisational and technology change
• Ability to work with imperfect information in the environment of uncertainty whilst still maintaining high standard, evidenced designs and documentation
• Strong analytics skills and an eagerness to learn new technologies
• Ability to multi-task and lead on multiple projects
• Good level of commercial awareness, the ability to understand supplier proposals and promote cost effective solutions
• Experience of working with multiple solution service providers
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Reliable, determined, highly motivated & proactive
• Team player with the ability and tolerance to work with others
• Can demonstrate innovative and creative approach to problem-solving
• Good prioritisation skills

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