AWS Cloud Software Architect

We are looking for a AWS Cloud Software Architect to design and implement scalable, high-performance cloud-native solutions for our client’s IT Application Development team. This position will be full-time, long-term contract, and remote with occasional need to commute into the office in Trenton, NJ .

Only work authorizations that will not require sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Develop responsive and intuitive front-end applications using ReactJS with TypeScript
• Build robust back-end services with Python and SQL Alchemy
• Implement workflow orchestration using Temporal
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries
• Coordinate with the DevOps group for CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and solutions
• Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions using AWS technologies, including ECS, RDS, ALB, Route 53, and containerization strategies
• Design applications adhering to functional and technical programming standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate user requirements into design specifications
• Develop system specifications and interfaces
• Review and understand the Application Team’s work plan
• Provide work status updates to the senior management team
• Detail functional and process knowledge
• Determine time estimates and schedules for work
• Coordinate and collaborate with software developers to ensure solutions meet business requirements
• Identify and track issues, risks, and action items
• Contribute to creating feature specifications and technical design blueprints
• Build feature-focused testing, including AI-assisted unit and integration test generation
• Contribute to user acceptance testing procedures and monitor results
• Assist in performance and load testing procedures and issue remediation
• Create documentation and playbooks for AWS-hosted applications supported by the client.
• Mentor staff to gain familiarity and comfort supporting AWS cloud-native applications
• Lead knowledge transfer sessions for staff members
• Establish and lead AI-assisted development practices, mentoring staff on effective, responsible adoption of Claude Code / AWS Kiro across the SDLC

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 8+ years of experience as an Application Developer in an AWS Cloud environment, with hands-on development expertise to collaborate with vendors and mentor team members
• 8+ years of proficiency in ReactJS front-end development
• 8+ years of strong Python programming skills
• 8+ years of experience with Flask web application framework
• 8+ years of experience with containerization and microservices architecture
• 8+ years of experience with SQL Alchemy ORM
• 8+ years of experience with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases
• 8+ years of understanding security best practices in cloud environments
• 8+ years of extensive experience with AWS Cloud services (ECS, RDS, ALB, Route 53, CloudWatch, Side-car patterns)
• 4+ years of hands-on experience using AI coding harnesses/agents - preferably Claude Code or AWS Kiro - with the judgment to know when to rely on AI output and when to override it

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Temporal or similar workflow orchestration
• Experience as a full-stack developer with comprehensive AWS Cloud expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications using native AWS services and modern development frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to integrate agentic AI development tools into team workflows - establishing prompting standards, guardrails, and review practices to improve delivery velocity and code quality without compromising security or maintainability
• Understanding of secure, responsible AI-tool usage (data handling, IP protection, and human review gates) within a regulated/public-sector environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

$100 - $110 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.