AWS CDK Architect - USA (Remote)

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect with deep expertise in architecting secure, scalable, and automated cloud environments using AWS services and the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). This is a 6+ month remote contract , open to candidates based in US. The ideal architect has a strong background in cloud strategy, infrastructure design, DevOps automation, and modern cloud-native patterns. Key Responsibilities Cloud Architecture & Strategy Lead the end-to-end architecture of cloud solutions leveraging AWS CDK (TypeScript/Python). Define cloud architecture standards, reusable patterns, reference architectures, and best practices. Drive modernization efforts, including serverless, containerized, and event-driven architectures. Guide infrastructure decisions related to scalability, availability, resiliency, and cost. Infrastructure-as-Code & Automation Architect and oversee development of IaC using AWS CDK at scale. Establish governance for multi-account infrastructure (landing zones, security baselines). Implement fully automated CI/CD workflows using tools like CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. Define security, compliance, tagging, and monitoring standards across all IaC artifacts. Deep AWS Expertise Architect solutions using advanced AWS services such as: Compute: Lambda, ECS, EC2 Networking: VPC, Subnets, Transit Gateways, Security Groups, Route53 Storage & Content Delivery: S3, CloudFront API & Integration: API Gateway, EventBridge, SNS/SQS Data: DynamoDB, RDS Security & Monitoring: IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, CloudWatch Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with engineering, security, and product teams to design end-state cloud architectures. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural oversight to DevOps and platform teams. Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and deliver architectural guidance. Documentation & Governance Produce high-quality architecture diagrams, design documents, and operational standards. Ensure systems meet compliance, security, and cost-optimization requirements. Required Skills & Qualifications 10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or cloud architecture roles. Expert-level proficiency with AWS CDK and IaC patterns. Strong technical background in TypeScript or Python for infrastructure automation. Demonstrated experience architecting systems across multiple AWS services and domains. Knowledge of IaC ecosystems (CloudFormation, Terraform) with CDK as primary tool. Strong understanding of cloud security, cost management, and operational excellence. Experience designing CI/CD pipelines and container solutions (Docker, ECR, ECS). Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while driving architectural vision. Contract Details Duration: 6+ Months Location: Remote (US) Start Date: ASAP Engagement: Full-time contract RELQ Technologies