AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

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AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

Job Overview: Our client in the eCommerce industry is seeking to add a NEW AWS Cloud Solutions Architect to their team. 

This is a Direct Hire REMOTE position preferably living in the CST, EST or MNT time zones.  Will consider PST if flexible on the schedule which may require meeting earlier or later in the day as needed.   

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and robust cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Play a key role in the ongoing migration of existing systems and applications to AWS, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure solutions are both technically sound and aligned with best practices, especially during the migration phase.
• Contribute to the platform engineering initiative, with a focus on Kubernetes (K8s) and related tooling.
• Provide architectural oversight on major projects, particularly those involving consolidation or integration of different technology stacks.
• Engage with stakeholders across the business, including product managers and business leaders, to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure that solutions are designed with an emphasis on scalability, performance, and maintainability, leveraging AWS services and modern platform engineering practices.
• Champion a decentralized architecture approach, fostering an environment where teams are empowered to make decisions while ensuring alignment with overall architectural principles.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in the cloud computing, platform engineering, and eCommerce domains, to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.

• 3+ years experience in Architecture role
• eCommerce experience 
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with a strong focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Extensive background in eCommerce, transactional, and/or real-time systems.
• Hands-on engineering experience, with a preference for a background in .NET and Reactjs. 
• Experience leading and executing cloud migration projects, particularly from on-premise or other cloud providers to AWS.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and related platform engineering practices.
• Experience with Kong API Gateway, Grafana, Dynatrace, and other tools within the modern cloud and platform engineering ecosystem.
• Experience in leading and delivering consolidation projects, especially those involving the integration of different technology stacks during mergers or acquisitions.
• Strong ability to bridge the gap between technical and business teams, with excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A deep understanding of architectural best practices, design patterns, and the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Experience in agile and lean methodologies, with a preference for fast-paced environments.

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