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 cloudbased IaaS solutions. This role is ideal for a technical subject matter expert with handson AWS cloud engineering capabilities particularly for Microsoft technologybased web applications. The ideal candidate is a forwardthinking 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 handson experience with cloudbased 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 TSQL 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 cloudbased solutions for modern Microsoft technologydriven web applications.Develop and maintain robust infrastructure templates from scratch using Terraform (preferred) or CloudFormation.HandsOn Cloud Engineering :
Implement configure and optimize AWS infrastructure to support enterpriselevel 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 TSQL 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 problemsolving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings.Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
