AWS Cloud Solution Architect

BearingPoint

  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
AWS Cloud Solution ArchitectBearingPoint is currently recruiting for an experienced AWS Cloud Solution Architect to join our successful global consulting firm in our Dublin office.As a trusted advisor and a member of BearingPoint's Technology Delivery team, you will have the opportunity to work with leading organisations to help define and implement their cloud computing strategy. You will gain a deep understanding of our clients' business objectives and play a key role in realising these through the design and implementation of robust, scalable cloud-based solutions. You will be responsible for defining cloud and hybrid solution architectures and legacy migration strategies based on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Acting as a technical leader for one or more Agile Delivery Teams, you will take full responsibility for the design and quality of the teams' output. Additionally, you will contribute to our internal communities to share best practices, industry trends, and accelerators to maximise client outcomes.The Role
  • Define solution architectures that translate business needs into realisable system designs leveraging the latest AWS IaaS and PaaS capabilities.
  • Collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders to conduct the analysis required to support solution definition.
  • Work across diverse industry domains and solution types, gaining exposure to a wide range of technologies.
  • Use your technical expertise to design and build systems that deliver real business value.
  • Communicate your vision and designs effectively through documentation and presentations.
  • Analyse complex technology challenges and structure innovative solutions.
  • Work across a broad range of solutions including packaged applications, custom systems, integration platforms, data processing, and web technologies.
  • Integrate intelligent capabilities into enterprise architectures, leveraging models, APIs, and data pipelines.
  • Design and implement AI and machine learning-enabled solutions using cloud-native tools to enhance automation, analytics, and decision-making.
  • Contribute to IT strategy, architecture governance, technology evaluations, and play a key role in technology decision-making processes.
  • Incorporate DevOps practices into solution design and ensure alignment with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to automate and standardise cloud deployments.
  • Support clients in implementing FinOps practices to optimise cloud cost management and governance.
About YouYou should have:
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
  • Extensive knowledge of AWS IaaS and PaaS platforms, including AWS Architecture-related certification (or a strong commitment to achieve certification within a reasonable timeframe).
  • A solid technology background, preferably with development experience in Java or .NET solutions.
  • A strong track record in architecting and overseeing the delivery of complex cloud solutions.
  • Passion for innovation, creative problem-solving, and intellectual curiosity.
  • Strong consulting skills, including influencing, communication (verbal and written, fluent English), leadership, and facilitation.
  • Proven ability to liaise between customers, vendors, project management, and technical teams on solution-related issues.
  • Broad experience across application integration, infrastructure technologies, and demonstrated ability to bring these together into cohesive IT architectures.
  • Excellent knowledge of multi-system landscape architecture and design techniques.
  • Ability to draft solution architectures and proposals.
  • Ability to research emerging technologies and assess their relevance to clients.
  • Knowledge of other major cloud platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud is an advantage.
  • Experience in technical project planning, budgeting, and tracking is an advantage.
  • Exposure to technology specification for bid and sales cycles is an advantage.
  • General knowledge of DevOps pipelines and associated tools.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
  • Understanding of FinOps principles and experience in implementing cost optimisation strategies in cloud environments.
  • A third-level degree in Computer Science (or related discipline).

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