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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Solutions Architect - **Company:** ConnectedX, Inc. - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Databases, DevOps, Fault Tolerance, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Ansible, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Snowflake, HybridCloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, AWS Glue, Data Analytics, Data Management, Route53, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Amazon Elastic Mapreduce (EMR), Jenkins, Amazon Redshift - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=87dfb3631d66d8ba ## About the Role Cloud Platform: Deep, hands-on expertise with a broad range of AWS services (Compute, Storage, Database, Networking, and Security). Infrastructure as Code: Strong proficiency with automation tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible. Containers & Orchestration: Solid experience with dockerized environments using Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS, or Kubernetes. CI/CD Pipelines: Experience building and maintaining deployment pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline. Data & Analytics: Familiarity with cloud data warehousing and big data tools (e.g., AWS Glue, Amazon EMR, Amazon Redshift, or Snowflake). Networking: Strong understanding of hybrid cloud networking, including VPC architecture, AWS Direct Connect, Route 53, and Transit Gateways. Qualifications & Experience Experience: 8+ years in IT, with at least 3-5 years dedicated to designing and implementing enterprise-level AWS architectures. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional is highly preferred. Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical business leaders. A mindset aligned with continuous learning and iterative improvement. ## Description We are seeking a visionary and hands-on AWS Solutions Architect to design, build, and optimize next-generation cloud infrastructure for enterprise initiatives. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex business problems and cloud-native solutions, ensuring scalability, tight security, and cost efficiency. You will play a pivotal role in accelerating digital transformation, working closely with engineering teams to deploy robust applications that power the future of mobility., Architecture & Design: Design scalable, fault-tolerant, and highly available infrastructure on AWS to support massive data workloads, connected vehicle services, and enterprise applications. Cloud Migration & Modernization: Lead the migration of legacy on-premises workloads to AWS using lift-and-shift, re-platforming, or re-architecting strategies. DevOps & Automation: Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to automate cloud provisioning and minimize manual intervention. Security & Compliance: Implement rigorous IAM policies, data encryption (at rest and in transit), and network security configurations aligned with Enterprise's compliance standards. Cost Optimization: Monitor cloud spend and design architectures that maximize performance while minimizing operational costs. 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