Migration Architect

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Head, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

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• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
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• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

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Job Description

Purpose of the role

Drive AWS infrastructure and application migration waves from initial design through to execution, ensuring technical solutions are robust and aligned with programme objectives. Discovery work is a critical part of this role, so candidates must demonstrate strong experience here.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design of AWS migration solutions, covering both infrastructure and application layers.
• Run discovery exercises using tools such as AWS Application Discovery Service or AWS Migration Hub to assess current state environments, dependencies, and risks ahead of migration.
• Translate discovery findings into AWS migration designs and wave plans, selecting appropriate migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor) for each workload.
• Design target state architectures on AWS, covering compute, storage, networking, and security.
• Work alongside delivery and project managers to align technical approach with programme timelines.
• Support execution of migration waves using tools such as AWS MGN, DMS, or Application Migration Service, resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Produce architecture documentation and design artefacts to support governance and sign off.
• Liaise with security, change, and transition teams to ensure migration designs meet organisational and AWS Well‑Architected requirements.

Qualifications

Required experience

• Proven track record driving AWS migration waves from design through execution.
• Strong AWS infrastructure experience, including VPC design, EC2, networking, and storage services.
• Strong application experience, including understanding of application dependencies and integration points within AWS environments.
• Hands‑on discovery experience is essential, this is not optional for the role.
• Experience working across multiple migration waves in a programme setting.
• Working knowledge of AWS migration tooling (MGN, DMS, Application Discovery Service, Migration Hub).

Desirable Experience

• AWS certification (Solutions Architect Associate or Professional) preferred.
• Experience working within large‑scale transformation or migration programmes.
• Familiarity with AWS Well‑Architected Framework.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and change processes (RFCs, RAID logs).

Skills And Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical detail clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working under pressure across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Strong documentation skills.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance‑Related Profit Share Scheme.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working; Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offers flexibility to help achieve a healthy work‑life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including: Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee‑matched contribution, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more.
• 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Head.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

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