AWS Cloud Architect

Skills

• Experience: 10+ years in the computer industry. 7+ years of hands-on experience with cloud-based architecture and IaaS solutions with a strong preference for AWS expertise. 7+ years of experience with automated configuration management and infrastructure as code particularly with Terraform (preferred) or CloudFormation (must be capable of creating templates from scratch). Prior experience working in a very large enterprise environment that is heavily involved in web technologies and infrastructure. • Technical Expertise: Proven ability in designing and implementing scalable and secure AWS cloud solutions. Deep knowledge of AWS services with a focus on IaaS design. Strong experience with monitoring tools for both traditional and dynamic cloud environments (e.g. CloudWatch Prometheus Nagios). Proficiency in modern web technologies (ASP.Net MVC HTML CSS JavaScript JQuery) and Microsoft SQL Server technologies (SQL T-SQL Database Design). Prior experience with distributed revision control tools (e.g. Git). • Additional Requirements: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Description

We are seeking a seasoned Senior AWS Cloud Architect & Engineer with a strong focus on designing and implementing cloud-based IaaS solutions. This role is ideal for a technical subject matter expert with hands-on AWS cloud engineering capabilities, particularly for Microsoft technology-based web applications. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking architect with deep expertise in AWS, extensive experience creating infrastructure templates from scratch using Terraform (preferred) or CloudFormation, and a robust understanding of monitoring and observability best practices. Please note: This is not a DevOps role.

Responsibilities

• • Cloud Architecture & Design:
• Serve as the subject matter expert in AWS and system architecture, focusing on scalable and secure IaaS solutions.
• Architect and design cloud-based solutions for modern, Microsoft technology-driven web applications.
• Develop and maintain robust infrastructure templates from scratch using Terraform (preferred) or CloudFormation.
• • Hands-On Cloud Engineering:
• Implement, configure, and optimize AWS infrastructure to support enterprise-level applications.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance through detailed monitoring and observability practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to seamlessly integrate IaaS solutions into broader application ecosystems.
• • Technical Leadership & Best Practices:
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to teams, sharing deep insights into cloud infrastructure design and AWS best practices.
• Conduct technical reviews, ensure adherence to architectural standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document design decisions, configurations, and best practices for future reference and audits.
• • Monitoring & Observability:
• Implement and manage comprehensive monitoring solutions using tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, and other relevant observability platforms.
• Proactively address potential issues by analyzing system performance data and optimizing infrastructure accordingly.