AWS DevOps Lead – Architect

Kryptos Technologies UK Limited

. Lead discovery workshops and infrastructure assessments for cloud transformation programs .

Posted 9/29/2026contractLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in AWS Architecture and Solution Design, including the ability to lead cloud transformation initiatives and define Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform and CloudFormation. Proven capability in designing scalable and secure cloud environments while providing technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

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AWS Architecture And Solution DesignTerraformCloud Migration And ModernizationCI/CD Using GitHub ActionsAWS DevOps Engineer Professional Certification

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Hard Skills

AWS Landing ZoneInfrastructure DiscoveryCloudFormationKubernetesDockerNetworking KnowledgeSecurity KnowledgeMonitoring KnowledgeMigration StrategiesArchitecture Patterns

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipClient EngagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSGitHub ActionsJenkinsAzure DevOpsCloudWatchGrafanaPrometheus

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS DevOps Engineer Professional CertificationAWS Solutions Architect Professional CertificationAWS Security Specialty Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud TransformationInfrastructure AssessmentOperational Best PracticesGovernanceMulti-Account Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGrafanaJenkinsKubernetesPrometheusTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead discovery workshops and infrastructure assessments for cloud transformation programs
Analyze on-premise and cloud environments and define modernization roadmaps
Design scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-optimized AWS architectures
Create high-level and low-level infrastructure and platform designs
Lead migration planning, dependency analysis, and workload onboarding to AWS
Define Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform and CloudFormation
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Provide technical leadership across infrastructure, DevOps, security, and operations teams
Drive platform standardization, governance, and operational best practices
Act as a trusted advisor for customers during architecture reviews and solutioning discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience
AWS Architecture and Solution Design
AWS Landing Zone & Multi-Account Strategy
Infrastructure Discovery & Assessment
Cloud Migration & Modernization
Terraform (Mandatory)
CloudFormation
Kubernetes / Amazon EKS
Docker
CI/CD using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
Networking knowledge including VPC, Transit Gateway, VPN, and Direct Connect
Security knowledge including IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and WAF
Monitoring knowledge including CloudWatch, Grafana, and Prometheus
Hands-on architect able to perform discovery, assessment, solutioning, and implementation
Comfortable engaging with client architects, infrastructure teams, and CXO stakeholders
Ability to define migration strategies, architecture patterns, and DevOps operating models
Hands-on technical expertise rather than solely coordination or project management
Experience supporting large enterprise cloud transformation programs across multiple geographies
AWS DevOps Engineer Professional certification
AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification preferred
AWS Security Specialty certification good to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Possible contract extension
Hybrid work arrangement