AWS Cloud Architects

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced AWS Architect to design, implement, and optimize cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure modernization, and security best practices. This role requires hands-on experience with AWS services, cloud migration strategies, and enterprise cloud solutions, along with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-performance, scalable cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud architectures on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Develop and execute cloud migration strategies for enterprise applications and data.
• Provide technical leadership on AWS best practices, including networking, security, identity and access management (IAM), and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, security regulations, and organizational policies.
• Conduct cloud assessments and recommend suitable AWS services based on business needs.
• Develop and maintain documentation, architectural diagrams, and technical guidelines.
• Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and optimize performance, scalability, and resilience.
• Stay updated with emerging AWS technologies and industry trends.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, IAM, and ECS/EKS.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security frameworks, and cloud-native application design.
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD tools (AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC 2, NIST, etc.).
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to interact with stakeholders and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (strongly preferred).
• Experience in data engineering, AI/ML solutions, or cloud-native application development.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud architectures (Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on experience with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.