AWS Cloud Application/Infrastructure Solutions Architect
Posted Today by Collaborate Solutions, Inc.
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Remote
Remote
Summary: The AWS Cloud Application/Infrastructure Solutions Architect role requires extensive experience in AWS cloud application development and architecture. The position focuses on designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions while optimizing cloud applications for performance and efficiency. The architect will also manage CI/CD pipelines and ensure adherence to cloud security best practices. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect cloud applications using core AWS services.
- Optimize cloud applications for speed, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Create and manage CI/CD pipelines using AWS tools or GitHub Actions.
- Implement cloud security best practices and utilize scanning tools.
- Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for deployment and management.
- Monitor application performance using AWS CloudWatch or similar tools.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Integrate with internal and external systems, focusing on APIs and microservices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and operations teams.
Key Skills:
- 8+ years in AWS cloud application development.
- 5+ years in architecting cloud applications.
- Proficiency with core AWS services and the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
- Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices.
- Hands-on experience with IaC tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
- Strong understanding of system integration and DevOps practices.
Salary (Rate): £56,000 yearly
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Working Arrangements: remote
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Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
AWS Cloud Application/Infrastructure Solutions Architect
Duration: 18 months
Remote
AWS Cloud Application Architect:
8+ years in AWS cloud application development and 5+ years in architecting cloud applications
Proficiency with core AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, IAM) and the AWS Well-Architected Framework
Experience optimizing cloud applications for speed, scalability, and cost efficiency
3+ years of experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, or GitHub Actions
Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices (e.g., encryption, IAM, network security) and scanning tools (e.g. Wiz)
Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK
Proficiency with AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, or similar tools for monitoring, logging, and performance tracking
Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., python, JavaScript)
Experience with GitHub, Zenhub, or Jira for collaboration
Strong communication and mentoring skills for cross-functional collaboration
Solution Architect:
5+ years of experience designing end-to-end solutions in cloud environments, with a focus on AWS
Expertise in translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective technical solutions
Strong understanding of system integration, including APIs, microservices, and middleware
Hands-on experience integrating with both internal and external systems
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation) and automation tools
Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies
Strong grasp of security principles, including data protection, identity management, and compliance standards
Experience in performance tuning, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and operations teams