Senior AWS Architect

Trident Consulting is seeking a "AWS Architect" for one of our client in Franklin, TN. A global leader in business and technology services.
Job Title: AWS Architect
Location: Franklin, TN (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced AWS Architect who is passionate about design, architecture, and programming with AWS cloud implementation and serverless architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all aspects of the microservice development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Architect and build high-performing, scalable, and cost-effective applications in AWS.
Develop high-quality code and unit tests with a strong emphasis on security.
Utilize and modify pre-built templates to ensure a fully automated CI/CD pipeline for microservices.
Produce high-quality technical documentation detailing design and specifications with diagrams.
Participate in and contribute to team Agile ceremonies and meetings, ensuring timely and accurate updates and feedback.
Mentor and collaborate with cross-geo teams.
Required Qualifications:
15 years of experience in Java development, preferably with the Spring Boot framework and Kafka.
Hands-on experience with AWS, including Lambda, Step Functions, S3, and VPCs, with the ability to provide solutions, optimize, and scale.
Strong experience with Kafka-based event-driven applications.
Excellent knowledge of MongoDB and DynamoDB.
Experience with RESTful web services, JSON, and XML.
Proficiency with Git, Maven, Jenkins, and continuous integration.
Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and code coverage tools.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to lead a team and work closely with business and supporting teams to deliver solutions that meet client requirements and expectations.
About Trident:
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award.
Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.