With more than 30 years in business, Mindex is a product and services company with a proven track record of delivering successful software and product solutions. We specialize in agile software development, cloud professional services, and the creation of innovative, homegrown products.
Our team has built platforms such as SchoolTool, Advanced Analytics, and our Integrations Platform from the ground up-giving us firsthand experience in designing, developing, supporting, and scaling modern software in real‑world environments.
We're proud to be recognized as the #1 Software Developer in the 2025 RBJ Book of Lists and ranked #80 in the Rochester Chamber Top 100 Companies. As our roster of satisfied clients and #ROCstar employees continues to grow, we're always looking for talented people who want to make an impact. Are you ready to join our team?
Essential Functions
* Cloud Migration: Lead and execute the migration of client workloads to AWS, encompassing assessment, planning, design, implementation, and optimization phases.
* Managed Services: Provide proactive monitoring, management, and support for client cloud environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
* Solution Architecture: Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures on AWS, leveraging best practices and industry standards.
* Automation & DevOps: Champion automation initiatives, develop and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions, and promote DevOps principles.
* Client Collaboration: Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and technical expert. Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to optimize cloud environments, improve operational efficiency, and enhance service delivery.
* Security and Compliance: Design and implement security measures, including network security, identity and access management, encryption, data protection and adherence to industry compliance standards.
* Incident Management: Diagnose and resolve complex cloud-related issues, identify root causes, and address incidents to reduce downtime effectively. Participation in an after-hours, rotational on-call schedule is required to address critical issues as they arise.
* Emerging Technologies: Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies, migration strategies, and architectural patterns. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their adoption to enhance cloud architecture capabilities and drive innovation.
Education & Experience
* AS or BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 5+ years of hands‑on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and services.
Skills & Competencies
* Proven expertise in cloud migration methodologies and best practices.
* Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
* Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
* Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
* Scripting skills in Python or other relevant languages.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
* Strong focus on exceptional customer service.
* Aptitude and desire to work in a highly collaborative, self‑organizing, team environment.
* Highly organized & accurate.
Licenses & Certifications
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or equivalent certification is highly desired.
Physical Conditions/Requirements
* Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
* No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs.
Benefits
* Health insurance
* Paid holidays
* Paid time off
* 401k retirement savings plan and company match with pre‑tax and ROTH options
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Employer paid disability insurance
* Life insurance and AD&D insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending accounts
* Health savings account with employer contributions
* Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal assistance
* Adoption assistance
* Domestic partner coverage
Mindex Perks
* Tickets to local sporting events
* Teambuilding events
* Holiday and celebration parties
Professional Development
* Leadership training
* License to Udemy online training courses
* Growth opportunities
The band range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, education, experience, training, certifications, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at, or near, the top of the range for their role; and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range for this role is $90,000 - $140,000.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over, sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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