Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.
With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines-Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy-Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you’ll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.
Scope:
Akkodis is launching a new technical delivery team to drive a UK national program in collaboration with key partners, designed to transform and future-proof the central government’s workforce. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and a comprehensive SaaS-based platform, this program will create an advanced, candidate-centric experience tailored to meet tomorrow’s public sector skill demands.
This high-impact initiative offers a unique opportunity to join a team dedicated to building a scalable, data-driven recruitment ecosystem. Through redesigning, building, and rolling out a sophisticated Big Data system, our diverse roles span across architecture, project management, data analytics, development, and technical support, giving you the chance to shape a dynamic, next-gen digital infrastructure.
You’ll be integral to our mission of crafting a seamless, powerful platform that empowers the public sector with the talent to navigate an evolving digital landscape.
This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions on the AWS platform. As an AWS Solution Architect, you will collaborate with stakeholders, leverage industry best practices, and ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.
Role:
*Design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures using AWS services.
*Lead deployment of AWS-based solutions optimised for performance, cost, and security.
*Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
*Analyse and optimise AWS costs through efficient resource utilisation.
*Ensure compliance with security and governance best practices.
*Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
*Prepare and maintain comprehensive solution design documentation.
*Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud environments.
*Stay updated on emerging AWS services, tools, and trends.
Responsibilities:
*Cloud Architecture Design: Implement scalable, reliable cloud systems.
*Solution Implementation: Deploy and optimise AWS solutions.
*Stakeholder Collaboration: Bridge technical and business requirements.
*Cost Optimisation: Reduce and manage AWS expenditure.
*Security and Compliance: Adhere to governance protocols.
*Technical Leadership: Mentor teams and foster innovation.
*Documentation: Maintain detailed technical specifications.
*Problem-Solving: Resolve advanced cloud environment issues.
*Continuous Improvement: Enhance capabilities with cutting-edge AWS tools.
Required Skills:
*Core AWS services expertise: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM (SAML), EMR, Redshift, and more.
*Infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).
*Networking concepts: VPC, CIDR, WAF, and firewalls in AWS.
*CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
*Programming proficiency in Python or Java.
*Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager, Sprinklr, and similar platforms.
*Knowledge of Microsoft VDI and 365 administration.
Required Experience:
*3-5 years of AWS solutions architecture.
*Proven large-scale application design on AWS.
*Experience in hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
*Knowledge of containerisation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
*AI/ML and serverless architectures familiarity.
*Monitoring and logging tool expertise (e.g., CloudWatch).
Required Education:
*Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
*AWS Solution Architect Associate or Professional certification (mandatory).
*Additional AWS certifications are highly desirable.
Adecco - AKKA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.