Job description

AWS Solution Architect We are looking for an AWS Solution Architect to design and lead cloud migration, optimization, and security strategies for applications moving from on-prem to AWS. The role requires deep expertise in AWS cloud services, containerization, networking, security, and DevOps automation to ensure scalable and high-performance cloud architectures. Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement cloud architecture solutions for migrating applications from on-premises to AWS. • Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and AWS best practices. • Define best practices for AWS infrastructure, including ECS/Fargate, EC2, VPC networking, and security. • Lead the development and optimization of Java-based applications within AWS cloud environments. • Provide architectural guidance for containerization and microservices deployment strategies. • Optimize ECS configurations for self-scheduling watchdogs and automate deployments. • Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK. • Ensure secure cross-VPC, multi-region connectivity, and configure ACV (Alliance Connect Virtual) for secure traffic routing. • Enforce AWS IAM policies, roles, security groups, and access controls. • Provide cost-optimization strategies for AWS services, ensuring efficient scaling and resource utilization. • Lead performance tuning, auto-scaling, and fault-tolerant system designs. Required Skills & Qualifications: • 15+ years of experience in system development, including 5+ years specializing in AWS architecture. • Strong proficiency in Java based web application development, including experience with monolithic and microservices architectures • Expertise in AWS services including ECS, Fargate, EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, and S3. • Strong knowledge of AWS security best practices (IAM, KMS, encryption, VPN, Secrets Manager). • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation). • Expertise in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, GitLab CI/CD) and DevOps automation. • Experience in container orchestration with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/ECS), and microservices architecture. • Strong networking expertise including VPC peering, Transit Gateway, security groups, and firewall rules. • Knowledge of IBM MQ messaging and disk-based certificate authentication. • Hands-on experience with cloud monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, ELK Stack, Grafana). • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead cloud transformation initiatives. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable AWS solutions.

Requirements

Must-haves

AWS Solution Architect
Design and implement cloud architecture solutions for migrating applications from on-premises to AWS.
Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and AWS best practices.
Define best practices for AWS infrastructure, including ECS/Fargate, EC2, VPC networking, and security.
Lead the development and optimization of Java-based applications within AWS cloud environments.
Provide architectural guidance for containerization and microservices deployment strategies.
Optimize ECS configurations for self-scheduling watchdogs and automate deployments.
Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
Ensure secure cross-VPC, multi-region connectivity, and configure ACV (Alliance Connect Virtual) for secure traffic routing.
Enforce AWS IAM policies, roles, security groups, and access controls.
Provide cost-optimization strategies for AWS services, ensuring efficient scaling and resource utilization.
Lead performance tuning, auto-scaling, and fault-tolerant system designs.
15+ years of experience in system development, including 5+ years specializing in AWS architecture.
Strong proficiency in Java based web application development, including experience with monolithic and microservices architectures
Expertise in AWS services including ECS, Fargate, EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, and S3.
Strong knowledge of AWS security best practices (IAM, KMS, encryption, VPN, Secrets Manager).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation).
Expertise in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, GitLab CI/CD) and DevOps automation.
Experience in container orchestration with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/ECS), and microservices architecture.
Strong networking expertise including VPC peering, Transit Gateway, security groups, and firewall rules.
Knowledge of IBM MQ messaging and disk-based certificate authentication.
Hands-on experience with cloud monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, ELK Stack, Grafana).
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead cloud transformation initiatives.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable AWS solutions.

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