AWS Cloud Software Architect

AWS Cloud Software Architect

Location: Remote, must be capable of coming into office when needed (occasional) in Trenton, NJ
Position Type: Contract

Must be capable of commuting into the office in Trenton as needed

Job Description

We are looking for a Cloud Software Architect to design and implement scalable, high-performance cloud-native solutions for our client’s IT Application Development team.

What You’ll Do

• Develop responsive and intuitive front-end applications using ReactJS with TypeScript
• Build robust back-end services with Python and SQL Alchemy
• Implement workflow orchestration using Temporal
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries
• Coordinate with the DevOps group for CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and solutions
• Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions using AWS technologies, including ECS, RDS, ALB, Route 53, and containerization strategies
• Design applications adhering to functional and technical programming standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate user requirements into design specifications
• Develop system specifications and interfaces
• Review and understand the Application Team's work plan
• Provide work status updates to the senior management team
• Detail functional and process knowledge
• Determine time estimates and schedules for work
• Coordinate and collaborate with software developers to ensure solutions meet business requirements
• Identify and track issues, risks, and action items
• Contribute to creating feature specifications and technical design blueprints
• Build feature-focused testing, including AI-assisted unit and integration test generation
• Contribute to user acceptance testing procedures and monitor results
• Assist in performance and load testing procedures and issue remediation
• Create documentation and playbooks for AWS-hosted applications supported by the client.
• Mentor staff to gain familiarity and comfort supporting AWS cloud-native applications
• Lead knowledge transfer sessions for staff members
• Establish and lead AI-assisted development practices, mentoring staff on effective, responsible adoption of Claude Code / AWS Kiro across the SDLC

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 8+ years of experience as an Application Developer in an AWS Cloud environment, with hands-on development expertise to collaborate with vendors and mentor team members
• 8+ years of proficiency in ReactJS front-end development
• 8+ years of strong Python programming skills
• 8+ years of experience with Flask web application framework
• 8+ years of experience with containerization and microservices architecture
• 8+ years of experience with SQL Alchemy ORM
• 8+ years of experience with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases
• 8+ years of understanding security best practices in cloud environments
• 8+ years of extensive experience with AWS Cloud services (ECS, RDS, ALB, Route 53, CloudWatch, Side-car patterns)
• 4+ years of hands-on experience using AI coding harnesses/agents — preferably Claude Code or AWS Kiro — with the judgment to know when to rely on AI output and when to override it

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Temporal or similar workflow orchestration
• Experience as a full-stack developer with comprehensive AWS Cloud expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications using native AWS services and modern development frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to integrate agentic AI development tools into team workflows — establishing prompting standards, guardrails, and review practices to improve delivery velocity and code quality without compromising security or maintainability
• Understanding of secure, responsible AI-tool usage (data handling, IP protection, and human review gates) within a regulated/public-sector environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.