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Opus Recruitment Solutions

Contract Technical Architect (AWS & Apigee)

Remote

United kingdom

Freelance

17-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Python GitHub CI/CD DevOps Docker Ansible Azure DevOps Architecture Azure node.js AWS Analytics CI/CD Pipelines DevOps CI/CD Terraform Microservices

Job Specifications

Contract Technical Architect (AWS & Apigee)

Location: Fully Remote

Duration: 3 Months + Extensions

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Rate: £600pd - £800pd

Opus is partnering with a dynamic consultancy delivering innovative solutions to a public sector department. We’re on the lookout for an experienced Technical Architect to drive API strategy and lead migration efforts from Apigee Edge to Apigee X.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead migration from Apigee Edge to Apigee X with minimal disruption
Build, deploy, and monitor scalable solutions using AWS
Integrate APIs into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps & GitHub
Manage full API lifecycle and drive API strategy execution
Generate analytics reports and enhance API documentation

Tech Stack|:

AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, ECS, ECR, DynamoDB, S3)
Azure DevOps CI/CD
GitHub Workflows
Apigee Edge & Apigee X
Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Python, Node.js, Docker

What We’re Looking For

Security Cleared or Clearable
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Proven experience with Apigee Edge & X
Hands-on with AWS microservices architecture
Skilled in API security (OAuth, JWT, API keys)
Experience with distributed systems and enterprise-grade apps
Familiarity with API design patterns and performance optimisation

Interested?

Apply now or send your latest CV to matthew.carter@opusrs.com ASAP!

If you haven’t heard back within 48 hours, please assume your application was not successful this time.

About the Company

When it comes to technology talent, Opus Recruitment Solutions are the specialists. We provide the skills needed most to markets at the forefront of change, evolving with the ever-changing needs of our clients to propel their people strategy and build world-class teams to power the future. With a global reach, diverse networks and an established market reputation, we are the partner of choice for organisations looking for flexible and trusted technology talent solutions to achieve long-term success. Our clients work acros... Know more