AWS Cloud Application/Solutions Architect

Position: AWS Cloud Application/Solutions Architect

Location: Remote, US

Length: 12 Month Contract

Please no agencies. Direct employees currently authorized to work in the United States - no sponsorship available

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in AWS cloud application development and 5+ years in architecting cloud applications
  
• Proficiency with core AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, IAM) and the AWS Well-Architected Framework
  
• Experience optimizing cloud applications for speed, scalability, and cost efficiency
  
• 3+ years of experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, or GitHub Actions
  
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices (e.g., encryption, IAM, network security) and scanning tools (e.g. Wiz)
  
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK
  
• Proficiency with AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, or similar tools for monitoring, logging, and performance tracking
  
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., python, Javascript)
  
• Experience with GitHub, Zenhub, or Jira for collaboration
  
• Strong communication and mentoring skills for cross-functional collaboration
  
• Expertise in translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective technical solutions
  
• Strong understanding of system integration, including APIs, microservices, and middleware
  
• Hands-on experience integrating with both internal and external systems
  
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation) and automation tools
  
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies
  
• Strong grasp of security principles, including data protection, identity management, and compliance standards
  

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