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# Lead Cloud Platform Architect / AWS / Python

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Laboratory Information Management Systems, Cloud Platform System, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Data Management, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Microservices
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d9acfc30b384a2aa

## About the Role

* 7 + years of experience in Cloud/DevOps Engineering
 * 2+ years in a senior or technical leadership role
 * Experience designing and building systems in AWS environments
 * Strong proficiency in Python
 * Hands-on experience with data platforms, data pipelines, or data-intensive applications
 * Experience with API's, microservices, and cloud-native architecture
 * Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform and CloudFormation
 * Strong experience managing CICD systems, preferably with GitHub Actions

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Experience working with scientific data, life sciences, or lab systems (ELN, LIMS)
 * Experience supporting AI/ML or data platforms
 * Familiarity with Kubernetes, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

## Description

This client creates a SaaS platform that supports life science and pharmaceutical companies. They are looking for a Senior Cloud Platform Architect to build and support AWS infrastructure. This is a full-time position, requiring three days per week on-site in Greater Boston.

In this role, you will help shape cloud architecture, develop infrastructure using tools like Python and Infrastructure-as-Code, and build reliable CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation to ensure high-quality software delivery. Additionally, you'll guide technical decisions across the organization, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and built to handle large volumes of complex data.


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