Remote Senior Cloud Architect - AWS Specialist

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Architect specializing in AWS to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role involves designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions. You will be responsible for defining cloud strategy, architecting complex systems, and guiding development teams in adopting best practices for cloud adoption and management. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking technologist with a deep understanding of cloud-native services, infrastructure as code, and security principles, who thrives in a distributed, collaborative environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the cloud future of a leading organization from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and highly available solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS) .
• Develop and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Ensure the security, compliance, and cost-optimization of cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams on cloud best practices and services.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and implement effective solutions.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture , specifically AWS.
• Deep expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS, and EKS.
• Proven experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and disaster recovery principles in the cloud.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills for a remote-first environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous work-from-home stipend and equipment allowance.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, certifications, and conference attendance.
• A flexible and dynamic remote work culture with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

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