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We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Lead AWS Architect with 12-15 years of experience in IT architecture and cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS cloud solutions. This role involves leading a team of architects, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving cloud strategy and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure AWS cloud architectures.
* Develop architectural blueprints and detailed documentation to guide implementation and integration.
* Evaluate and select appropriate AWS services to meet technical requirements.
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
* Implement and manage infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar tools.
* Automate deployment processes to ensure efficient and consistent cloud infrastructure management.
* Security and Compliance:
* Design and implement security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.
* Performance Optimization:
* Monitor and analyze system performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization.
* Implement auto-scaling and load balancing to ensure high availability and reliability.
* Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:
* Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud solutions.
* Ensure data backup and recovery processes are in place and tested regularly.
* Networking:
* Design and manage VPCs, subnets, routing tables, and security groups.
* Implement VPNs and Direct Connect for secure and reliable connectivity.
* Database Management:
* Design and manage AWS database services such as RDS, DynamoDB, and Redshift.
* Implement data replication, backup, and recovery strategies.
* DevOps and Automation:
* Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and automate application deployment.
* Utilize AWS services like CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy for continuous integration and delivery.
* Technical Leadership:
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
* Conduct technical reviews and ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
Required Qualifications:
* Experience:
* 15-18 years of experience in IT architecture, with a significant focus on AWS cloud solutions.
* Proven track record of leading successful cloud transformation projects.
* Technical Skills:
* Extensive knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, and more.
* Strong understanding of networking, security, and database management in the cloud.
* Certifications:
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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