AWS Cloud Architect

Technologent•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Cloud Architect to support our client’s enterprise cloud transformation initiatives focused on modernizing and migrating applications into standardized AWS cloud environments. This role will drive cloud architecture, automation, and platform engineering efforts that improve developer experience, operational efficiency, and cloud governance across enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate has deep experience with AWS architecture, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud platform engineering, along with the ability to partner across infrastructure, security, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and automated cloud solutions.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud architecture, or platform engineering roles
Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and architecture patterns
Experience designing and supporting enterprise cloud landing zones and migration initiatives
Strong expertise with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
Experience with cloud automation, CI/CD, and platform engineering concepts
Strong understanding of: Cloud networking, Identity and access management, Security and governance controls, Monitoring and operational best practices
Experience collaborating across infrastructure, engineering, and security organizations
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting enterprise cloud transformation or M&A integration initiatives
Familiarity with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, ECS, EKS, etc.)
Exposure to scripting or automation using Python or similar languages
AWS certifications such as: AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Advanced Networking

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable AWS cloud architectures supporting enterprise modernization initiatives
Lead migration efforts moving applications into standardized AWS cloud environments and landing zones
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and related automation tools
Partner with platform engineering, infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver secure and scalable cloud services
Drive improvements in cloud automation, operational efficiency, and developer experience
Support enterprise cloud governance, standardization, and best practices initiatives
Design and optimize cloud networking, identity, security, and monitoring architectures
Collaborate with engineering teams to support modernization and cloud-native adoption efforts
Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and platform issues
Contribute to operational documentation, architecture standards, and implementation frameworks