* Design and implement secure, scalable, highly available, and cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS.
* Lead architectural discussions and design sessions with stakeholders and technical teams.
* Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements or migrations to AWS.
* Define best practices and standards for infrastructure-as-code (IaC), automation, monitoring, and cost optimization.
* Work closely with DevOps, Development, Security, and Operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and support.
* Support and mentor engineers on AWS architecture and best practices.
* Perform cloud readiness assessments, migrations, and modernizations for applications and infrastructure.
* Ensure compliance with security policies, governance, and regulatory standards.
* Create and maintain documentation of system architecture, processes, and procedures.
Required Qualifications
* Proven experience as an AWS Architect or similar role (5+ years in AWS-focused roles).
* Deep understanding of core AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation/Terraform, ECS/EKS, and API Gateway.
* Strong knowledge of network design, security best practices, and cloud-native application architecture.
* Proficient in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Bash, or Node.js).
* Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline).
* Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
* AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in hybrid cloud environments and integration with on-premise systems.
* Background in DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering.
* Knowledge of monitoring/logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, ELK).
* Experience with enterprise security and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).
* Familiarity with cost modeling and optimization strategies in AWS.
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