Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect

Posted 1 day ago by STAND 8

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote

Summary: The Cloud Architect role at STAND 8 involves leading the migration of Terraform configurations to Terraform Enterprise while optimizing AWS cloud infrastructure. The position requires collaboration with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure best practices in cloud deployments. The ideal candidate will have extensive AWS and Terraform experience, contributing to ongoing cloud modernization efforts. This is a remote position focused on critical infrastructure transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the migration of Terraform configurations from a legacy instance into Terraform Enterprise
  • Architect, manage, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure environments
  • Oversee and manage all cloud deployments, ensuring reliability and adherence to best practices
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and DevOps teams to streamline infrastructure workflows
  • Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) standards
  • Support ongoing cloud modernization and optimization efforts

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience with AWS architecture and cloud infrastructure management
  • Proven expertise with Terraform, including migrations and enterprise implementations
  • Experience with GitHub for version control and CI/CD workflows
  • Solid understanding of cloud deployment pipelines and automation
  • Experience with Signiant (nice to have, not required)

Salary (Rate): £54.00 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India.

Cloud Architect - AWS

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with deep AWS expertise to support a critical infrastructure transformation initiative. This role will focus on migrating existing Terraform configurations from a legacy environment into Terraform Enterprise, while ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient cloud deployments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in modernizing cloud infrastructure and driving best practices across engineering teams.

Location & Work Type
Location: Remote
Work Type: Remote

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the migration of Terraform configurations from a legacy instance into Terraform Enterprise
  • Architect, manage, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure environments
  • Oversee and manage all cloud deployments, ensuring reliability and adherence to best practices
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and DevOps teams to streamline infrastructure workflows
  • Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) standards
  • Support ongoing cloud modernization and optimization efforts

Qualifications
Required:

  • Strong experience with AWS architecture and cloud infrastructure management
  • Proven expertise with Terraform, including migrations and enterprise implementations
  • Experience with GitHub for version control and CI/CD workflows
  • Solid understanding of cloud deployment pipelines and automation

Preferred (Optional):

  • Experience with Signiant (nice to have, not required)

Benefits

  • Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
  • Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid-time-off options
  • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow

Additional Details
The base range for this contract position is $60 - $70 / per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered.

About Us
STAND 8 provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and globally with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Mexico, Japan, India, and more. STAND 8 focuses on the "bleeding edge" of technology and leverages automation, process, marketing, and over fifteen years of success and growth to provide a world-class experience for our customers, partners, and employees.
Our mission is to impact the world positively by creating success through PEOPLE, PROCESS, and TECHNOLOGY.
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