AWS Cloud Architect

Robotics Technologies LLC
McLean, VA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Amazon Cloudfront Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Cloud Engineering Continuous Integration DevOps Identity and Access Management Cloud Platform System Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
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Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Cloudformation Amazon Relational Database Service Containerization Information Technology Cloud Migration Functional Programming Cloudwatch Terraform Serverless Computing Docker

Job description

Design and architect AWS cloud solutions to meet business requirements, including compute, storage, networking, and security. Lead cloud migration projects, ensuring minimal disruption and effective transition of applications and data to AWS. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. Implement best practices for cloud security, including IAM policies, encryption, and compliance controls. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployment pipelines and CI/CD workflows using AWS services. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on AWS architecture and cloud-native development. Stay updated with AWS service enhancements and recommend adoption of new features where appropriate. Prepare documentation, diagrams, and presentations for cloud architectures and processes. Lead teams to application modernization and native cloud development.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Terraform?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on AWS. Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, RDS, CloudFront, IAM, and CloudWatch. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform). Experience with containerization (Docker, ECS, EKS) and serverless architectures. Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional) are highly desirable. Equal Opportunity Employer

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