Job Description
Job Description
Title : Senior AWS Cloud Architect & Engineer
Location : New York City (Onsite, Long-Term Contract)
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. Please note : This is not a DevOps role.
Key Responsibilities
- Cloud Architecture & Design :
- Hands-On Cloud Engineering :
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.Technical Leadership & Best Practices :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.Monitoring & Observability :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.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.Required Skills & Experience
Experience :Technical Expertise :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).Prior experience working in a very large enterprise environment that is heavily involved in web technologies and infrastructure.Additional Requirements :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).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.
