Title: Cloud Architect (AWS)
Location: Malvern, PA (Hybrid, 2 days onsite)
Type: Contract, 12 Months
Pay Rate: $80-100/hr
Are you passionate about shaping modern cloud ecosystems that scale and last? We’re looking for a hands‑on Cloud Architect to lead building out our next‑gen AWS 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
* Drive architectural planning and cloud adoption across a wide array of platforms, spanning client‑facing tools, internal operations systems, and core financial platforms.
* Architect end‑to‑end solutions using core AWS services including Lambda, S3, API Gateway, EventBridge, and more. Certification in AWS architecture is a must.
* Translate business goals into technical blueprints by partnering with product owners, engineers, and fellow architects across domains.
* Set the technical direction and support development teams with architectural insight, hands‑on coaching, and governance.
* Align cloud solutions with data and enterprise architecture standards to ensure consistency across systems and integrations.
* Define reusable frameworks, patterns, and guardrails that improve system performance, maintainability, and security.
* Present architectural plans, trade‑offs, and technical decisions to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Skills Needed
* Demonstrated success in cloud and solution architecture roles in large, complex environments.
* Expertise in full‑stack development and cloud‑first design patterns such as microservices, serverless computing, and event‑driven architecture.
* Advanced experience with AWS architecture and infrastructure management. AWS Solutions Architect certification is preferred.
* Experience leading cloud architecture within digital transformation programs, preferably involving financial platforms.
* Strong communication and leadership skills, capable of engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
* Familiarity with platform integrations (Salesforce or similar) and cross‑system orchestration.
* Working knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
* Awareness of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
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