Job Specifications
AWS Architect - Python, Angular
Location: 2 days a week in London
Length: 6 months
IR35 Status: Outside
We are seeking a AWS Architect to lead the orchestration, design, and delivery of complex product initiatives supporting our clients growth, who are a leading Insurance company in the UK.
This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can drive architectural excellence, ensure adherence to engineering and enterprise standards, and optimise the efficiency of engineering delivery. You will play a critical role in shaping the technical vision, mentoring engineers, and ensuring seamless execution across the development life cycle.
Responsibilities:
Guide development teams with hands-on expertise in AWS serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, S3, SNS/SQS, Cognito, etc.).
Actively contribute to Back End development using Python, ensuring best practices in clean code and performance optimization.
Support Front End architecture and implementation using Angular, ensuring a seamless and scalable user experience.
Ensure robust CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and deployment automation practices.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant exposure to technical leadership and architecture.
Proven expertise in AWS serverless architectures, including hands-on experience with key services.
Strong proficiency in Python for Back End development.
Experience building scalable Front End applications using Angular.
Deep understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, and cloud-native principles.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (eg, Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation).
Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between business, product, and engineering teams.
Nice-to-Have:
Experience with Event-Driven Architecture using AWS services (SNS, SQS, EventBridge).
Knowledge of GraphQL, WebSockets, or Real Time data streaming.
Exposure to DevOps and observability practices (eg, Prometheus, Datadog, AWS CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry).
Prior experience in leading distributed engineering teams.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
About the Company
Lorien is a technology, transformation and telecom talent solutions specialist. We combine tech expertise with the scope, depth and breadth of large-scale talent solutions.
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