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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Cloud Architect - **Company:** Mitchell International, Inc. - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $107,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Machine Learning, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Cloudformation, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Api Gateway, Terraform, Microservices - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74391892-aws-cloud-architect ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field * 8+ years in cloud architecture or senior engineering roles, with 4+ years focused on AWS. * Deep expertise in AWS compute, networking, storage, data, and security services. * AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification (or equivalent demonstrated experience). * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK) and CI/CD pipelines. * Working knowledge of AI/ML services and how to integrate them into enterprise systems. * Strong understanding of cloud governance, FinOps, and security frameworks. * Proven ability to influence without authority - aligning teams around architectural decisions and standards. * Excellent communication skills; able to translate complex technical concepts for executive and non-technical audiences., * Additional AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty, Machine Learning Specialty). * Experience with containerization, microservices, and event-driven architectures at scale. * Background in insurance, financial services, or similarly regulated industries. * Familiarity with generative AI patterns (RAG, prompt engineering, agent frameworks) and their enterprise applications. ## Description * Design and evolve cloud-native architectures leveraging AWS services (ECS/EKS, Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, EventBridge, etc.) to modernize legacy workloads. * Define and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and governance best practices (Well-Architected Framework, landing zones, guardrails). * Identify and implement AI/ML opportunities using AWS AI services (Bedrock, SageMaker, Q) to improve system performance, automation, and decision-making. * Guide engineering teams on cloud patterns, conduct architecture reviews, and mentor staff on AWS services and modernization approaches. * Align cross-functional stakeholders around a unified cloud strategy, governance model, and technology roadmap. * Drive cost optimization, security posture, and operational excellence across the AWS environment. * Evaluate emerging AWS services and industry trends; recommend adoption where business value is clear. ## Related Videos - [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) - [20 billion requests a week: Upgrading Twilio's API gateway at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100234-20-billion-requests-a-week-upgrading-twilio-s-api-gateway-at-scale) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## 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) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-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) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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