SC Cleared AWS API Technical Architect

We are working with a client who is a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, committed to delivering positive change through technology and human collaboration. They are seeking an experienced SC Cleared AWS API Engineer / Architect to design secure, scalable, and well-integrated API and microservices architectures across multiple client applications and services. Key responsibilities within this role are broadly expected to include: the design of serverless and microservices-based API architectures on AWS. Defining and applying RESTful API design patterns and integration standards. Support system and data integration across distributed services. Assessing and addressing technical debt, recommending pragmatic modernisation approaches. Working closely with product teams to design solutions that align to their roadmap and support their needs. Support deployment planning, cutover activities, and post‑go‑live stabilisation. Collaboration with cybersecurity and delivery teams to ensure secure, observable solutions. Designing the integration of applications with identity providers and secure access patterns We are looking for an experienced SC Cleared Architect / Engineer that has worked across the following technologies - AWS Services (i.e. API Gateway, Lambda, Aurora RDS Postgres, EKS, ECR, STS, Route 53, VPC). Kubernetes. CI/CD (e.g. GitHub, Jenkins). Prometheus, Grafana. ELK. Apollo GraphQL, TypeScript. AWS Config, AWS Macie, AWS Guard Duty, AWS Security Hub, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon CloudTrail. It is not necessary to have experience in all the above; the key element is a strong foundation in API and microservices architecture and holding active SC level clearance. We are happy to consider candidates from an engineering / delivery-focused background as well as experienced architects. Please be clear that only candidates that meet the above criteria with the right to work, that hold an active SC Clearance and are resident in the UK will be considered. No sponsorship is available. This role will allow for remote working here in the UK, but you must be able to attend key client sites when needed. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)