AWS Java Architect

Capgemini • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.LocationThis job is based in St. Louis, MO and requires hybrid work participation. About the job you're consideringSeeking an AWS Java skilled Architect with strong cloud engineering and architecture experience to lead complex enterprise technology initiatives.Your RoleLead end‑to‑end architecture design for cloud platforms and enterprise applications on AWS.Define reference architectures, patterns, and best practices for cloud-native design, application modernization, and data/compute workloads.Architect scalable solutions using services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Aurora, RDS, ECS/EKS, CloudFront, and related AWS components.Drive modernization efforts using microservices, serverless, containerization, and event-driven architectures.Ensure alignment with security, governance, compliance, and architectural standards across all AWS workloads.Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.Collaborate with DevOps teams to enable CI/CD, automation, observability, and monitoring strategies (CloudWatch, X-Ray, OpenTelemetry).Apply AWS best practices for IAM, networking, encryption, resiliency, and cost optimization.Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable and secure cloud solutions.Advise on AWS modernization roadmaps, Well-Architected Framework, and cloud adoption strategies.Support solution design activities including effort estimation, architecture reviews, and technical assessments.Your Skills and Experience 10+ years overall IT experience with 5+ years in AWS architecture.Proven expertise designing and delivering AWS-based platforms, applications, or enterprise cloud solutions.Background supporting large-scale, multi‑domain enterprise environments.Deep hands-on experience with core AWS services Compute: EC2, Lambda,ECS/EKS,S3, EFS, Glacier,API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS/SNS,DynamoDB, Aurora, RDS,Networking: VPC, Transit Gateway,Strong knowledge of microservices, serverless, containers, REST APIs, and distributed architecture patterns.Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps engineering practices.Understanding of security, identity, compliance, and AWS governance frameworks.Exposure to AI/ML enablement on AWS (SageMaker is a plus).Preferred Certifications, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences.Experience working in global, distributed teams.Passion for innovation and engineering excellence.#LI-SD1The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $86,900 to $203,800
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In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

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Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect.  We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

Requirements

• 10+ years overall IT experience with 5+ years in AWS architecture.
• Proven expertise designing and delivering AWS-based platforms, applications, or enterprise cloud solutions.
• Background supporting large-scale, multi‑domain enterprise environments.
• Deep hands-on experience with core AWS services Compute: EC2, Lambda,ECS/EKS,S3, EFS, Glacier,API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS/SNS,DynamoDB, Aurora, RDS,Networking: VPC, Transit Gateway,
• Strong knowledge of microservices, serverless, containers, REST APIs, and distributed architecture patterns.
• Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps engineering practices.
• Understanding of security, identity, compliance, and AWS governance frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to AI/ML enablement on AWS (SageMaker is a plus).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Experience working in global, distributed teams.
• Passion for innovation and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end architecture design for cloud platforms and enterprise applications on AWS.
• Define reference architectures, patterns, and best practices for cloud-native design, application modernization, and data/compute workloads.
• Architect scalable solutions using services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Aurora, RDS, ECS/EKS, CloudFront, and related AWS components.
• Drive modernization efforts using microservices, serverless, containerization, and event-driven architectures.
• Ensure alignment with security, governance, compliance, and architectural standards across all AWS workloads.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to enable CI/CD, automation, observability, and monitoring strategies (CloudWatch, X-Ray, OpenTelemetry).
• Apply AWS best practices for IAM, networking, encryption, resiliency, and cost optimization.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable and secure cloud solutions.
• Advise on AWS modernization roadmaps, Well-Architected Framework, and cloud adoption strategies.
• Support solution design activities including effort estimation, architecture reviews, and technical assessments.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed