Senior AWS Cloud Solution Architect

Ignite • Suitland-Silver Hill, MD

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS Cloud Solution Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing and implementing solutions for migrating applications to the cloud using cloud-native technologies. This role will focus on customer engagement to deeply understand their applications and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on AWS services.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud-native applications.
• Strong understanding of application migration strategies and tools.
• Excellent knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) and best practices.
• Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with customers and teams.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS, utilizing cloud-native technologies.
• Engage with customers to gather requirements, understand their application architecture, and provide tailored cloud migration strategies.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure the seamless deployment of applications and services in the cloud.
• Provide guidance on best practices for cloud application design, deployment, and optimization.
• Lead and mentor team members in implementing cloud solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural standards.
• Conduct cloud readiness assessments and create migration plans to facilitate smooth transitions to AWS.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to continually enhance our service offerings.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level