AWS Application Migration Solution Architect

AWS Application Migration Solution ArchitectLocation: Kennesaw GA Dallas TX Charlotte NCRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced AWS Application Migration Solution Architect to lead the planning and execution of large-scale application migrations to AWS. The role focuses on assessing legacy application portfolios, defining migration strategies, rehost, replatform, refactor, and executing migration waves using AWS native services and frameworks. The ideal candidate combines strong cloud solutioning experience with practical migration delivery expertise across complex enterprise environments.Key ResponsibilitiesLead AWS Migration Acceleration Programs MAP define migration frameworks, methodologies, and best practices for large-scale application migrationConduct application discovery and dependency mapping using AWS tools such as Migration Hub, Application Discovery Service, and Application Migration ServiceDevelop migration roadmaps and wave plans including effort estimation, risk assessment, and migration sequencingArchitect target-state AWS landing zones and integration models aligned with security, compliance, and performance requirementsDesign and oversee migration execution leveraging AWS native services, automation tools, and partner acceleratorsWork closely with application owners, QA, and security teams to ensure readiness, cutover, rollback, and validationRecommend modernization paths, containerization, serverless, refactoring, managed databases for selected workloads where applicableProvide governance and reporting on migration progress, technical issues, and remediation actionsPartner with AWS ProServe internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment with migration objectivesRequired Skills Experience10 years of experience in solution architecture with 5 years leading cloud application migrationsStrong expertise in AWS migration and modernization services including Application Migration Service MGN, Migration Hub and Discovery Service, Database Migration Service DMS, AWS MAP frameworks and toolingProven experience with migration assessment and planning including portfolio rationalization and 6R strategy Rehost Replatform Refactor etcKnowledge of application architectures, Java, NET middleware, APIs, and how they map to AWS servicesExperience in cloud security, IAM, networking, and compliance for enterprise applicationsFamiliarity with migration validation, functional performance, UAT, and post-migration optimizationAWS Solutions Architect Professional or Associate certification requiredPreferred QualificationsExperience migrating or modernizing applications in financial services or other regulated environmentsKnowledge of containerization ECS EKS and serverless Lambda for post-migration modernizationStrong stakeholder and program management skills in multivendor delivery modelsPrior experience engaging with AWS ProServe or MAP partner programsEducationBachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field ClifyX