AWS Solutions Architect

Argo DevOps Solutions Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based technology company is seeking a skilled software developer responsible for designing and maintaining secure, high-performance solutions. The role entails mentoring junior team members, translating requirements into actionable stories, and ensuring security throughout the development lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have strong AWS experience, familiarity with Agile practices, and the ability to integrate security seamlessly into their work. This position offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Pension

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in object-oriented and clean coding practices.
• Proven ability to mentor junior team members.
• Strong technical expertise in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure high-performing solutions.
• Collaborate throughout the full software lifecycle.
• Mentor less experienced developers in best practices.

Skills

SOLID Principles

Unit Testing Frameworks

Cucumber

Docker

AWS experience

Continuous Integration

Education

AWS Solutions Architect certification

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Argo DevOps Solutions is a small but established UK-based technology company working in the Cyber and Cloud space. We are experts in delivering value into both the public and private sector, supporting delivery of quality products at speed. We solve complicated software and hardware problems using Agile approaches. Our specialisms include moving data between trust boundaries, designing secure data ingress and egress systems. Argo has substantial experience in mentoring our customers through their Agile journey.

If this sounds like the kind of company you want to be involved in, with your contribution really making a difference, come and join our team!!

Benefits

• 33 days holiday which includes Bank Holidays
• Full-Time
• TOIL
• Pension
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Vehicles
• Salary dependent on experience
• Other financial incentives

The candidate must be willing to hold Government Clearance and go through the respective vetting

Job Description

Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale, secure, and high-performing solutions. This role involves mentoring and coaching junior team members, translating stakeholder requirements into actionable user stories, and embedding security throughout the software development life cycle. The position calls for strong technical expertise, collaborative mindset, and an ability to deliver innovative solutions that align with business objectives.

Experience Requirements

We expect you to have a demonstrated ability to create and deliver software to solve business problems. You should bring experience and subject matter expertise in at least three of the following in addition to AWS experience and qualifications mentioned.

1. Software Development & Principles

• SOLID Principles: Familiarity with object-oriented and clean coding practices

2. Testing & BDD

• Unit Testing Frameworks: Experience with Cypress, Cucumber, Behave, Selenium, or similar tools
• Domain-Specific Languages: Knowledge of BDD approaches (e.g., Cucumber, Gherkin) for test automation

3. Containerisation & Microservices

• Container Technologies: Practical understanding of Docker or equivalent solutions
• Microservice Patterns: Experience architecting microservice-based systems with built-in observability and security

4. Cloud Services & Environments

• Cloud Providers: Demonstrable experience with AWS or Azure
• Security & Configuration: Ability to build, configure, and secure cloud environments effectively
• AWS Solutions Architect certification or similar.
• Experience of migrating capabilities from on-prem to AWS.
• Experience of designing and delivering cloud native application within the AWS eco-system.

5. Security & CI/CD

• Security Integration: Familiarity with embedding security checks at every phase of the SDLC (e.g., SAST, DAST)
• Automation Pipelines: Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and continuous testing tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Agile Delivery: Background in Scrum or Kanban, assisting Product Owners and shaping team objectives
• Mentoring: Proven track record of helping less experienced developers advance their skills and confidence

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Collaboration & Full Lifecycle

• Work collaboratively with Argo and its partners, taking ownership of the full software lifecycle—from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance
• Ensure high-quality delivery of product components and systems that meet agreed time, scope, and budget parameters

2. Technical Discussions & Customer Engagement

• Provide wider consultancy on the customers use and migration of capabilities to the NSP
• Participate in and contribute to technical discussions with team members, delivery management, and technical leads
• Support stakeholder engagement by eliciting requirements, refining user stories, and ensuring alignment with project goals
• Supporting prototyping of event-driven cloud native architecture with consideration for cost optimisation
• Developing recommendations and a plan for WR approach to the NSP, including exploration of hybrid-cloud and reach-back
• Leverage technical investigation, rapid prototyping, and software design to address complex engineering challenges
• Explore and recommend innovative solutions that inform future product and architectural strategy

4. Agility & Team Culture

• Embrace and advocate for Agile or similar modern development approaches
• Foster a high-performing team culture by promoting collaboration, iterative feedback, and continuous learning

5. Security & Risk Management

• Engage with customers, including security and policy teams, to identify and manage risks throughout the development lifecycle
• Align development activities with security best practices and relevant compliance standards
• Make and collaborate on technological and architectural designs for assigned products, communicating decisions clearly to teams and customers
• Integrate new features or services within existing ecosystems, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency

7. Tools & Processes

• Establish and evolve development tools, processes, and ways of working to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness (e.g., automation, CI/CD)
• Collaborate with other technologists to optimise product integration across workflows and system dependencies

8. Mentoring & Coaching

• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and best-practice standards to less experienced engineers
• Coach team members in areas such as test automation, DevSecOps techniques, and effective problem-solving
• Contribute to the culture and growth of Argo by bringing an innovative, solutions-focused mindset to every challenge
• Demonstrate flexibility in applying skills outside normal responsibilities, adapting to guidance from SLT and evolving business needs