AWS Solutions Architect - Travel Sector

AWS Solutions Architect - Travel & Hospitality
Location: London or UK-based (within 3-4 hours commuting distance)
Salary: c£130,000 base + £40,000 bonus

A leading global technology consultancy is seeking an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to join their specialist Travel & Hospitality practice. This is a senior, high-impact role where you’ll help design and deliver cloud-based solutions that transform how some of the world’s best-known travel brands operate.

You’ll act as a trusted technical advisor, working closely with business development and partnership teams to shape innovative, scalable AWS architectures that drive measurable business outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and client engagement.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design and architecture of AWS-based solutions for clients across the Travel & Hospitality sector.
• Partner with internal business development and account teams to shape cloud strategies and proposals.
• Engage directly with senior client stakeholders - including CIOs, Enterprise Architects, and Heads of Transformation.
• Deliver technical workshops, presentations, and solution reviews to showcase best practice and innovation.
• Guide customers through ideation, scoping, and proof-of-concept development.
• Contribute to reusable assets, accelerators, and case studies that enhance the organisation’s AWS capability.
• Stay at the forefront of AWS technologies, championing modern architectures and cloud-native design.

What you’ll bring

• 15+ years of experience in technology, including at least 7 years in cloud architecture.
• 3+ years in senior, client-facing or stakeholder management roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing AWS solutions at enterprise scale.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and architecture (AWS Solution Architect Professional or equivalent).
• Background in technology consulting or services, ideally with exposure to large-scale transformation programmes.
• Deep understanding of the Travel & Hospitality sector - familiarity with key platforms (e.g. Sabre, Amadeus, payment systems) is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strategic, hands-on, and comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments.

Nice to have

• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect - Professional preferred).
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, automation tools, and modern Product Operating Models.

Package

• c£130,000 base salary + £40,000 performance bonus.
• Hybrid working model - remote with regular in-person collaboration in London or AWS offices.
• Opportunities to work with major global brands and next-generation cloud technologies.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with excellent scope for career development.

If you’re an experienced AWS Solutions Architect with a passion for driving innovation in the Travel & Hospitality industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to help shape the future of cloud transformation in one of the most dynamic sectors in technology.