Solution Architect (AWS)

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a talented Solution Architect specializing in AWS to join our innovative Engineering department at one of our clients. As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing cutting-edge AWS-based solutions that not only meet our clients' needs but also align seamlessly with our business objectives.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the ideation and execution of new and existing technology initiatives, providing strategic insights and ensuring alignment with the company's long-term vision;
• Oversee the lifecycle of the architecture creation, from the initial concept creation through the completion of the design, ensuring architectural decisions align with strategic objectives of company, including especially future scalability and adaptability in design;
• Develop and mature processes for ongoing updates of the Architecture, ensuring it remains accurate, dynamic, and responsive to changes throughout the Software Development lifecycle;
• Collaborate with the technical teams to see the transition of the designs into an operational status;
• Play a leadership role in Architectural Review Board planning and meetings, guiding discussions towards strategic goals and ensuring alignment with company-wide technology initiatives;
• Spearhead the development of proposed cost models, evaluating the impact of innovation on existing and potential service offerings and aligning architectural decisions with cost-effectiveness and long-term sustainability;
• Governance for architectural solutions, analyzing the impact of innovative approaches on existing service offerings and proposing adjustments to enhance overall efficiency;
• Evaluate the progress of architectural designs and adjust the pace or direction of new projects;
• Foster collaboration with other technical teams, Customer Success Team, and clients by listening to concerns and needs; follow up with research, in order to understand and propose more cost effective, efficient, and maintainable solutions and approaches to business and technical problems;
• Monitor the technology landscape as a whole, looking for new or evolving solutions we can exploit to enhance our product line;
• Assure effective roadmaps for new solutions, ensuring they align with the company's strategic vision and do not result in stranded investments;

• Be familiar with Cloud, Ruby, Java and JavaScript/TypeScript at a minimum, architectural design patterns, and the agile method(s);
• 6-8 years of consulting experience designing and delivering AWS infrastructure;
• Strong understanding of network protocols/services and network infrastructures;
• Demonstrated, deep understanding and expertise in major AWS technologies including S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, API Gateway, Lambda
• ECS, EKS/Kubernetes and related deployment services
• CDK/Cloudformation
• Expertise and knowledge of REST API design
• Demonstrated ability to understand a customer's needs and articulate technologies to business stakeholders;
• Deep AWS technical skills and strong technical delivery of complex projects through a proven methodology; such as MOF, Agile, ITIL, TOGAF or similar project approaches;