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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Cloud Architect - **Company:** PROTAGONA LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Network Planning and Design, Oracle (Applications), Ansible, Circleci, Gitlab, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Puppet, Terraform, Jenkins - **Published:** May 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3182eb555970833c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Terraform?, * Architecting solutions to meet a variety of objectives in AWS * Common Infrastructure-as-Code tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, Deployment Manager * Configuration management tools: Ansible, Chef, Puppet * Kubernetes configuration and deployment strategies * Advanced understanding of network design and security best practices * Experience working with common CI/CD applications: Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI * Working knowledge of common database platforms: MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres ## Description As a Cloud Architect, your primary role will be to lead the technical direction for an engagement as you align with the client's goals and business objectives. You will play a critical role in architecting all aspects of the solution; security, performance, availability, maintainability, and cost. All the while keeping the customer's business objectives top of mind. Candidates should have a solid understanding of cloud architecture best practices and the ability to communicate the proposed strategy to a client effectively. The architect will be involved in all phases of a client engagement, from discovery through implementation. They will serve as the primary technical mentor to the delivery team throughout the engagement. A Cloud Architect can translate business objectives into an actionable backlog of deliverables with clear alignment with project stakeholders. As the backlog is executed, they will be responsible for the overall quality of work being delivered and making sure design considerations are being followed. Responsibilities * Design and implement cloud-based solutions tailored to meet specific client needs * Automate the provisioning of cloud resources using industry-standard tooling and methodologies * Develop and execute an effective cloud migration strategy from planning to production * Implement security best practices across a variety of frameworks and compliance environments * Educate clients on best practices, industry trends, and methodologies to ensure long-term sustainability * Identify and optimize cloud environments for cost and performance * Establish lasting client relationships based on trust and humility * Act as a technical mentor to other architects/engineers within the company * Contribute to the growth of the company through training, certifications, and internal initiatives * Have fun! ## Related Videos - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)