AWS Architect

Job Title: AWS Architect Python Development & CI/CD Deployment



Location: Boston,MA (Hybrid)



Job Type: Contract/Full-Time






Role Overview:



We are seeking an experienced AWS Architect with a strong background in Python development and hands-on expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and deployment. This role will be key in driving cloud architecture decisions, guiding development best practices, and implementing robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on AWS.





Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud-native architectures leveraging AWS services for high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to build and deploy applications using Python on AWS platforms (Lambda, ECS, EC2, etc.).
• Define and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Lead infrastructure automation using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools.
• Architect secure solutions using VPCs, IAM, KMS, Security Groups, and WAF in compliance with best practices.
• Optimize cloud resources and deployments for cost, performance, and reliability.
• Guide and mentor teams on DevOps practices, deployment strategies, and AWS service usage.
• Monitor application and infrastructure health using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and third-party APM tools.
• Stay current with evolving AWS services and recommend innovations to improve system efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in software architecture and development.
• 6 years of deep AWS cloud architecture experience with production-grade systems.
• Strong Python development skills, including experience with APIs, scripting, and automation.
• Proven experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation.
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration using Docker and ECS/EKS.
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and IAM within AWS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience troubleshooting complex cloud systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
• Experience with serverless frameworks, Step Functions, and event-driven architecture.
• Familiarity with multi-account AWS organizations, landing zones, and control towers.
• Experience with agile methodologies and cloud-native SDLC processes.

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