AWS Solution Architect

AWS Solution ArchitectLocation: Pittsburgh, PAFull TimeExp: 8+ YearsWe are looking for an experienced AWS Solution Architect to design, develop, and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on AWS. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in AWS architecture, cloud migration, infrastructure, security, networking, and application modernization.Must Have Technical SkillsStrong hands-on experience with AWS Cloud ArchitectureExpertise in AWS compute, storage, networking, and database servicesStrong knowledge of EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDBExperience with ECS/EKS and serverless architectureStrong understanding of AWS networking – VPC, Subnets, Route 53, Load Balancers, VPN, Direct ConnectExperience with AWS security and IAMExperience designing highly available and fault-tolerant architecturesStrong knowledge of microservices and API-based architecturesExperience with CloudFormation / Terraform / Infrastructure as CodeExperience with CI/CD and DevOps practicesStrong understanding of AWS Well-Architected FrameworkExperience with cloud migration and application modernizationStrong knowledge of monitoring and logging using CloudWatchExperience with containers, Docker, and KubernetesRoles & ResponsibilitiesDesign and architect secure, scalable, highly available AWS solutions.Translate business and technical requirements into AWS cloud architecture.Develop architecture diagrams, technical designs, and solution roadmaps.Design cloud solutions using appropriate AWS services.Lead AWS cloud migration and modernization initiatives.Design solutions using microservices, serverless, containers, and APIs.Establish AWS architecture standards, best practices, and governance.Design IAM, security controls, encryption, and network security.Optimize AWS environments for performance, reliability, and cost.Work with development, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams.Guide engineers and developers in implementing AWS architecture.Review existing applications and identify opportunities for cloud modernization.Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.Support CI/CD implementation and cloud deployment strategies.Troubleshoot complex architectural and production issues.Ensure solutions follow the AWS Well-Architected Framework.Preferred SkillsAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/ProfessionalTerraformCloudFormationDocker / KubernetesPython / JavaJenkins / GitHub Actions / GitLab CIKafkaAPI GatewayStep FunctionsEventBridgeAWS Glue / Athena / RedshiftElasticsearch / OpenSearchSecurity and compliance frameworksFinOps / AWS cost optimizationQualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.8+ years of experience in IT, with strong AWS cloud architecture experience.Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud solutions.Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.Ability to work with technical and business teams and provide architectural leadership.