AWS Solutions Architect
About The Position
ISO New England is the independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in our region and planning for the future of the electric grid. We are at the forefront of New England’s ongoing transition to clean energy. We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Solutions Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AWS cloud computing and will play a crucial role in guiding our DevOps teams on cloud-based architectures. This position requires strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other relevant areas.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across IT and business partners, deep AWS knowledge and experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 7+ years’ experience in software development and designing and implementing solutions with AWS services including serverless computing and IaC (Terraform).
- 5+ years’ experience as a solutions architect or experience providing cloud architecture guidance and technical direction to developers.
- Ability to design and implement solutions that meet the AWS Well-Architected framework.
- This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).
Responsibilities
- As part of a team of architects, design cloud architectures that meet business requirements, technology standards, and align with the four tenets of IT at ISO New England: Efficiency, Reliability, Security and Cost Effectiveness.
- Collaborate with development teams to evaluate needs and provide architectural guidance in using the right patterns and services for solutions.
- Facilitate the definition of standards and best practices, create reference architectures, all to promote re-usability.
- Create and maintain current and future state solution architecture diagrams and communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders.
- Prototype cloud solutions, write terraform, and contribute to company-wide shared terraform modules when necessary.
- Stay current with the latest trends for AWS services, tools, and best practices to help define the organization's roadmap for adoption of new services and technologies.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment (2-3 days/week onsite)
- Distance-based relocation assistance available
- Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus
- Robust benefits package, including:
- Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
- Free coffee at our onsite café
- Flexible work hours
- Employee Business Networks
- A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision), flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions and a student debt benefit, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits, paid time off, paid leave, a wellness program, an employee assistance program and other great company perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
