AWS Architect

Exp: 10-12 years

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in cloud architecture, specifically with AWS.
• Expertise in core AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC, RDS, and others.
• Hands-on experience with AWS management tools (CloudFormation, CloudWatch, etc.).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and storage concepts in AWS.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with serverless architectures and microservices.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture Design:

  Design scalable, high-availability, and fault-tolerant cloud architectures using AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, etc.

• Solution Implementation:

  Work with development and operations teams to ensure AWS architecture is implemented, deployed, and optimized according to best practices.

• Cloud Migration:

  Lead cloud migration projects from on-premises infrastructure to AWS, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruptions.

• Security & Compliance:

  Ensure that cloud solutions adhere to industry standards and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, etc.). Implement robust security measures like encryption, IAM, and multi-factor authentication.

• Cost Optimization:

  Continuously monitor and optimize AWS environments to reduce costs and improve efficiency, using tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, Trusted Advisor, and CloudWatch.

• Technical Leadership:

  Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Documentation & Reporting:

  Develop and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation and regular reports on system performance, security, and cost efficiency.