AVP - Tech Lead

TEKsystems•Charlotte, NC

5d•$70 - $80•Hybrid

About The Position

The AVP Tech Lead role is responsible for software development with a strong focus on AWS cloud solutions. This role will lead efforts in designing and deploying serverless architectures, containerized workloads, and automation frameworks. It requires hands-on expertise in AWS services and collaboration across product, business, InfoSec, and Data Architecture teams to define standards and deliver scalable solutions. Responsibilities: • Lead AWS-focused software development initiatives emphasizing scalability, security, and cost efficiency. • Design and deploy serverless solutions (Lambda, Step Functions) and containerized workloads on EKS. • Automate infrastructure using Terraform (IaC). • Collaborate with product, business, InfoSec, and Data Architecture teams to align solutions with enterprise goals. • Drive project planning, prioritization, and cross-team coordination. • Implement Generative AI solutions with AWS Bedrock and manage AI agents. • Ensure adherence to architecture standards, development processes, and quality practices. • Oversee full development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and deployment. • Maintain documentation and mentor engineers to foster innovation. • Drive project management activities, including planning, prioritization, and cross-team coordination. What are we looking for? We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Strong AWS expertise: Lambda, Step Functions, EKS,Terraform experience (must-have).Python knowledge (preferred).Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.Ability to work across teams and manage enterprise-level standards.Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills.
5+ years familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform etc.
3+ years of experience working with containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift, EKS, AKS etc.
3+ years working knowledge of CI/CD tools along with DVCS e.g. Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins etc.
3+ years’ experience with Microservices and RESTful services, JSON, XML, and RDBMS (PostgreSQL).

Nice To Haves

Experience with vibe coding tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc.).Experience with AWS Bedrock and deploying AI agents.
Camunda or any workflow automation platform.
Kafka for event streaming.
Strong analytical and leadership skills and ability to mentor resources
Experience working with Agile methodology.
Strong analytical skills
Deep knowledge of Core Java and JEE
Knowledge of CloudFormation/SAM.

Responsibilities

Lead AWS-focused software development initiatives emphasizing scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
Design and deploy serverless solutions (Lambda, Step Functions) and containerized workloads on EKS.
Automate infrastructure using Terraform (IaC).
Collaborate with product, business, InfoSec, and Data Architecture teams to align solutions with enterprise goals.
Drive project planning, prioritization, and cross-team coordination.
Implement Generative AI solutions with AWS Bedrock and manage AI agents.
Ensure adherence to architecture standards, development processes, and quality practices.
Oversee full development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Maintain documentation and mentor engineers to foster innovation.
Drive project management activities, including planning, prioritization, and cross-team coordination.