AWS Cloud Solution Architect
BearingPoint 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 You
You 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).
Why you will enjoy working at BearingPoint Ireland?
We work in an open and collaborative way, where new ideas are always welcome. BearingPoint is an environment where potential and high performance is recognised and rewarded.
What we offer:
You will receive a competitive salary where you are rewarded for both your individual performance and company performance. You will also receive a best-in-class benefits package including holidays, private health insurance, pension contributions, gym/club subscription, wellness programmes, mobile phone and much more. In addition, we offer:
Hybrid working – where each team has autonomy to determine their in-person and remote working schedule.
Continuous learning – we understand that it is imperative to invest in our people's development and we provide external training at prestigious universities such as Oxford and Yale
Social events – our people perform best when they have a good work life balance, monthly events for all to attend
Diversity – we are committed to having a diverse workforce where each individual feels they belong and can thrive in a work environment with a strong sense of community
Mentoring & coaching – every employee has a development manager to help them grow their career with feedback via continuous conversations
Giving Back – you will have an opportunity to join our many giving back initiatives including our commitment to sustainability. Our Emissions Calculator gathers accurate emissions data and enables our clients to understand their footprint and track progress on emission reduction and pave the way for a better future.
Together, we are more than business.
To see more from our people with their experiences of BearingPoint please visit our careers website www.bearingpoint.com
About BearingPoint
BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. The company operates in four units: Consulting, Solutions, Business Services, and Ventures. Consulting covers the advisory business; Solutions provides the tools for successful digital transformation, advanced analytics and regulatory requirements; Business Services provides managed services beyond SaaS; Ventures drives the financing and development of start-ups. BearingPoint's clients include many of the world's leading companies and organizations. The firm has a global consulting network with more than 10,000 people and supports clients in over 75 countries, engaging with them to achieve measurable and sustainable success.
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