Title: Cloud Architect (AWS)
Location: Malvern, PA (Hybrid, 2 days onsite)
Type: Contract, 12 Months
Pay Rate: $80-110/hr
Are you passionate about shaping modern cloud ecosystems that scale and last? We're looking for a hands-on Cloud Architect to take the technical lead in building out a next-gen Cloud Infrastructure. This is a key role in a multi-year transformation program to reimagine legacy systems and deliver modern, secure, and scalable cloud-native solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead Cloud Architecture Strategy: Drive architectural planning and cloud adoption across a wide array of platforms, spanning client-facing tools, internal operations systems, and core financial platforms.
2. Design & Build with AWS: Architect end-to-end solutions using core AWS services including Lambda, S3, API Gateway, EventBridge, and more. Certification in AWS architecture is a must.
3. Collaborate Across Teams: Translate business goals into technical blueprints by partnering with product owners, engineers, and fellow architects across domains.
4. Mentor & Guide: Set the technical direction and support development teams with architectural insight, hands-on coaching, and governance.
5. Ensure Cohesiveness: Align cloud solutions with data and enterprise architecture standards to ensure consistency across systems and integrations.
6. Promote Standards: Define reusable frameworks, patterns, and guardrails that improve system performance, maintainability, and security.
7. Communicate Effectively: Present architectural plans, trade-offs, and technical decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills Needed:
8. Demonstrated success in cloud and solution architecture roles in large, complex environments.
9. Expertise in full-stack development and cloud-first design patterns such as microservices, serverless computing, and event-driven architecture.
10. Advanced experience with AWS architecture and infrastructure management. AWS Solutions Architect certification is preferred.
11. Experience leading cloud architecture within digital transformation programs, preferably involving financial platforms.
12. Strong communication and leadership skills, capable of engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
13. Familiarity with platform integrations (Salesforce or similar) and cross-system orchestration.
14. Working knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
15. Awareness of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
To be considered for the role please apply online or email an updated Resume to William Barclay at Oliver James - william.barclay@oliverjames.com