AWS Cloud Architect-US/Fulltime

AWS Cloud Architect

Location: Iselin, NJ (Onsite)

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

The AWS Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and highly available AWS cloud environments. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, providing technical leadership, and ensuring the successful deployment of AWS solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to author High Level Solution Design/
• Design and architect AWS cloud solutions based on business requirements.
• Develop and document architecture blueprints and best practices.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Automate deployment and configuration processes
• Plan and execute the migration of on-premises applications to AWS.
• Optimize existing AWS infrastructure for performance, cost, and security.

Cloud Security and Continuous Compliance:

• Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard AWS environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Performance Optimization:
• Monitor and optimize the performance of AWS resources.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AWS infrastructure.
• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to align cloud solutions with business goals.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.
• Optimize AWS costs through effective resource utilization and budget management.
• Recommend cost-saving strategies and identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Stay updated on AWS services, features, and best practices.
• Share knowledge with the team and contribute to the organization's learning culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience designing and implementing AWS solutions.
• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, principles, and best practices.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Shell).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of networking concepts and security principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with serverless computing (e.g., AWS Lambda).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience with AWS monitoring and logging tools.
• Ability to assess and recommend third-party tools and services to complement AWS offerings.
• Knowledge of 3rd party storage and firewall desired.
• Knowledge of organizational structure within AWS, landing zone and control tower is required.
• Stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of cloud security.

This job description serves as a general guide, and specific requirements may vary based on the organization's needs and the complexity of its AWS environment.