AWS Cloud Architect

Job Description An AWS Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). They act as the technical leader for cloud adoption, guiding organizations through architecture decisions, migration strategies, and optimization of cloud infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Cloud Architecture Design: Develop scalable, resilient, and secure AWS cloud architectures. Define best practices for cloud adoption and migration. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies when required. Implementation & Deployment: Lead the deployment of applications and workloads on AWS. Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation). Ensure high availability and disaster recovery strategies. Security & Compliance: Implement AWS security best practices (IAM, encryption, monitoring). Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.). Conduct regular audits and risk assessments. Optimization & Cost Management: Monitor cloud usage and optimize resource allocation. Implement cost-saving strategies (reserved instances, autoscaling). Provide recommendations for performance improvements. Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with DevOps, engineering, and business teams. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance. Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders. Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Experience: 5+ years in cloud architecture, with at least 3 years in AWS. Technical Skills Strong expertise in AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFront, etc.). Proficiency in networking, security, and system design. Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins). Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash). Certifications (preferred): AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Certified Security Specialty, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer. Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Leadership and mentoring capabilities. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of Account Managers and Offshore Account Managers. Provide direction on account strategies, client engagement, and opportunity identification. Support Account Managers in high-stake negotiations, proposals, and escalations. Own the sales plan and revenue target for the defined group of accounts. Maintain executive-level relationships with select key clients and participate in strategic client governance meetings. Own overall revenue and profitability for the assigned portfolio of accounts. Collaborate with Delivery Heads and Practice Heads to ensure account growth strategies are aligned with organizational goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr