Senior AWS Cloud Architect & Engineer

The role is for an AWS Cloud Subject Matter Expert with hands on engineering and design (Architecture experience).

THIS IS NOT A DEVOPS ROLE.

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Should come for a large enterprise environment.

Should have excellent communication.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior AWS Cloud Architect & Engineer with a strong focus on designing and implementing cloud-based IaaS solutions. This role is ideal for a technical subject matter expert with hands-on AWS cloud engineering capabilities, particularly for Microsoft technology-based web applications. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking architect with deep expertise in AWS, extensive experience creating infrastructure templates from scratch using Terraform (preferred) or CloudFormation, and a robust understanding of monitoring and observability best practices. Please note: This is not a DevOps role.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture & Design:
  • Serve as the subject matter expert in AWS and system architecture, focusing on scalable and secure IaaS solutions.
  • Architect and design cloud-based solutions for modern, Microsoft technology-driven web applications.
  • Develop and maintain robust infrastructure templates from scratch using Terraform (preferred) or CloudFormation.
• Hands-On Cloud Engineering:
  • Implement, configure, and optimize AWS infrastructure to support enterprise-level applications.
  • Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance through detailed monitoring and observability practices.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to seamlessly integrate IaaS solutions into broader application ecosystems.
• Technical Leadership & Best Practices:
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to teams, sharing deep insights into cloud infrastructure design and AWS best practices.
  • Conduct technical reviews, ensure adherence to architectural standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Document design decisions, configurations, and best practices for future reference and audits.
• Monitoring & Observability:
  • Implement and manage comprehensive monitoring solutions using tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, and other relevant observability platforms.
  • Proactively address potential issues by analyzing system performance data and optimizing infrastructure accordingly.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience:
  • 10+ years in the computer industry.
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience with cloud-based architecture and IaaS solutions, with a strong preference for AWS expertise.
  • 7+ years of experience with automated configuration management and infrastructure as code, particularly with Terraform (preferred) or Terraform (must be capable of creating templates from scratch).
  • Prior experience working in a very large enterprise environment that is heavily involved in web technologies and infrastructure.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proven ability in designing and implementing scalable and secure AWS cloud solutions.
  • Deep knowledge of AWS services with a focus on IaaS design.
  • Strong experience with monitoring tools for both traditional and dynamic cloud environments (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Nagios).
  • Proficiency in modern web technologies (ASP.Net MVC, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery) and Microsoft SQL Server technologies (SQL, T-SQL, Database Design).
  • Prior experience with distributed revision control tools (e.g., Git).
• Additional Requirements:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.