AWS Cloud Architect

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to lead our post-migration modernization efforts. This role will design scalable, resilient cloud-native architectures, drive adoption of AI/ML capabilities, and establish governance frameworks that align the organization around cloud best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
8+ years in cloud architecture or senior engineering roles, with 4+ years focused on AWS.
Deep expertise in AWS compute, networking, storage, data, and security services.
AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification (or equivalent demonstrated experience).
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK) and CI/CD pipelines.
Working knowledge of AI/ML services and how to integrate them into enterprise systems.
Strong understanding of cloud governance, FinOps, and security frameworks.
Proven ability to influence without authority — aligning teams around architectural decisions and standards.
Excellent communication skills; able to translate complex technical concepts for executive and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Additional AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty, Machine Learning Specialty).
Experience with containerization, microservices, and event-driven architectures at scale.
Background in insurance, financial services, or similarly regulated industries.
Familiarity with generative AI patterns (RAG, prompt engineering, agent frameworks) and their enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

Design and evolve cloud-native architectures leveraging AWS services (ECS/EKS, Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, EventBridge, etc.) to modernize legacy workloads.
Define and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and governance best practices (Well-Architected Framework, landing zones, guardrails).
Identify and implement AI/ML opportunities using AWS AI services (Bedrock, SageMaker, Q) to improve system performance, automation, and decision-making.
Guide engineering teams on cloud patterns, conduct architecture reviews, and mentor staff on AWS services and modernization approaches.
Align cross-functional stakeholders around a unified cloud strategy, governance model, and technology roadmap.
Drive cost optimization, security posture, and operational excellence across the AWS environment.
Evaluate emerging AWS services and industry trends; recommend adoption where business value is clear.