AWS Solutions Architect

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS Solutions Architect to join our team. In this role, you will design, modernize, and optimize cloud-native solutions for our clients. You will work in an agile, advisory-driven environment, helping organizations leverage AWS to achieve operational excellence, security, scalability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement highly available, scalable, and resilient AWS solutions using Serverless Frameworks, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, and CloudFront.
• Leverage fluency in modern AI tools and services to rapidly develop, validate, and implement Proofs of Concept (POCs) that drive client innovation and operational efficiency.
• Lead migration and modernization initiatives, transforming legacy workloads to cloud-native architectures.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines, implement automation scripts, and champion DevOps best practices.
• Design containerized applications and manage orchestration using EKS and ECS.
• Ensure cloud security best practices are embedded across architecture designs, including IAM, VPCs, security groups, and compliance standards.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical leadership and guidance throughout project lifecycles.
• Work within agile teams to deliver client outcomes iteratively and incrementally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• Client-facing experience, including requirements gathering, solution advisory, and agile delivery practices.
• Strong expertise in AWS Serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, CloudFront).
• Hands-on experience with migrations and application modernization.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), and automation.
• Practical knowledge of containers and orchestration technologies (EKS, ECS).
• Solid understanding of AWS security, networking fundamentals, and cloud governance.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in consultancy settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent certifications).
• Background in application development or DevOps engineering.
• Experience working in multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and microservices design patterns.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings Matching Program (RRSP).
• Access to the latest tech.
• Partnership with Perkopolis Discounts.
• Flexibility & Time Off.
• Remote first work environment.
• Flexible work hours & location.
• Paid parental leave options.
• Health & Wellness.
• Employer paid health & dental premiums.
• GreenShield+ Counselling Mental Health.
• $500 in Health Care Spending Account annually.
• Peer recognition rewards.