Senior AWS Cloud Architect & Engineer

Job Title: Senior AWS Cloud Architect & Engineer

LOCATION: Long Island City, NYC NY (THE ROLE IS ONSITE NO EXCEPTIONS, OK FOR RELOCATION)

Only GC/USC

ALL CANDIDATES WILL BE TECHNICALLY SCREENED VIA AN AI BEFORE SUBMITTAL TO CLIENT.

About The Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior AWS Cloud Architect & Engineer with a strong focus on designing and implementing cloud-based IaaS solutions. This role is ideal for a technical subject matter expert with hands-on AWS cloud engineering capabilities, particularly for Microsoft technology-based web applications. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking architect with deep expertise in AWS, extensive experience creating infrastructure templates from scratch using Terraform (preferred) or CloudFormation, and a robust understanding of monitoring and observability best practices.

Note: This is not a DevOps role.

Must Have

• 10 years in the computer industry.
• 7 years of hands-on experience with cloud-based architecture and IaaS solutions, with a strong preference for AWS expertise.
• 7 years of experience with automated configuration management and infrastructure as code, particularly with Terraform (preferred) or CloudFormation (must be capable of creating templates from scratch).
• Strong experience with monitoring tools for both traditional and dynamic cloud environments (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Nagios).
• Proficiency in modern web technologies (ASP.Net MVC, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery) and Microsoft SQL Server technologies (SQL, T-SQL, Database Design).
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Design

• Serve as the subject matter expert in AWS and system architecture, focusing on scalable and secure IaaS solutions.
• Architect and design cloud-based solutions for modern, Microsoft technology-driven web applications.
• Develop and maintain robust infrastructure templates from scratch using Terraform (preferred) or CloudFormation.
  
  

Hands-On Cloud Engineering

• Implement, configure, and optimize AWS infrastructure to support enterprise-level applications.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance through detailed monitoring and observability practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to seamlessly integrate IaaS solutions into broader application ecosystems.
  
  

Technical Leadership & Best Practices

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to teams, sharing deep insights into cloud infrastructure design and AWS best practices.
• Conduct technical reviews, ensure adherence to architectural standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document design decisions, configurations, and best practices for future reference and audits.
  
  

Monitoring & Observability

• Implement and manage comprehensive monitoring solutions using tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, and other relevant observability platforms.
• Proactively address potential issues by analyzing system performance data and optimizing infrastructure accordingly.
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Proven ability in designing and implementing scalable and secure AWS cloud solutions.
• Deep knowledge of AWS services with a focus on IaaS design.
• Strong experience with monitoring tools for both traditional and dynamic cloud environments (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Nagios).
• Proficiency in modern web technologies (ASP.Net MVC, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery) and Microsoft SQL Server technologies (SQL, T-SQL, Database Design).
• Prior experience with distributed revision control tools (e.g., Git).
• Prior experience working in a very large enterprise environment that is heavily involved in web technologies and infrastructure.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  

If you are interested or have any references please share resume at mukul@brightmindsol.com.