APPLICATION ARCHITECT – AWS CLOUD (REMOTE UK) | 6-MONTH CONTRACT

Application Architect – AWS Cloud (Remote UK) | 6-Month Contract | Security & Resilience Portfolio Location: United Kingdom (100% Remote) Employment Type: Contract – 6 Months Start Date: Within 1 Month Rate: £300–£320 per day (Competitive, DOE) Apply today — we are actively shortlisting and interviews are moving quickly. About the Opportunity Our client, a leading organization undergoing a major cloud security transformation, is seeking an Application Architect with AWS expertise to support a high-impact Security & Resilience portfolio. This program focuses on: • Strengthening cybersecurity operations • Enhancing secure processing of customer data • Modernizing cloud platforms • Advancing Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities • Implementing proactive vulnerability management strategies Youll play a key role in improving cloud defense mechanisms and supporting secure digital transformation initiatives within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities • Design and support AWS-based application architectures • Contribute to cloud security modernization initiatives • Assess and mitigate application and infrastructure vulnerabilities • Collaborate with security, IAM, and engineering teams • Support secure cloud platform enhancements • Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions • Ensure best practices in security, resilience, and compliance Requirements • 5–6 years of experience in application architecture or technical cloud roles • Strong experience with AWS cloud environments • Knowledge of vulnerabilities and vulnerability management practices • Exposure to security-focused projects (cybersecurity, IAM, resilience initiatives) • Ability to operate in a remote, delivery-focused environment • Mandatory: Minimum 5 years of UK residency (due to compliance requirements) Whats in It for You • Fully remote contract – work from anywhere in the UK • Competitive day rate • Exposure to enterprise-level cloud security transformation • Opportunity to work on high-visibility cybersecurity initiatives • Immediate impact role within a strategic portfolio • Strong potential for contract extension based on performance This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong AWS professional looking to expand into security-focused architecture within a structured and well-funded transformation program. Next Steps If you meet the UK residency requirement and have AWS architecture experience, we want to hear from you. Apply now — shortlisting is underway and CV slots are limited.