Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and certified AWS Solutions Architect to design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based applications and infrastructure solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will work closely with clients to understand their business needs and develop customized solutions that meet their specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and deploy scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based applications and infrastructure solutions using AWS.
Collaborate with business leaders to understand their objectives and design effective cloud-based solutions and strategies to fulfill these objectives.
Develop detailed architecture and design documents for cloud solutions.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams during the implementation phase.
Conduct architectural reviews and ensure compliance with best practices and standards.
Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with cloud solutions.
Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services, features, and best practices.
Conduct training sessions and workshops for clients and internal teams on AWS solutions.
Monitor and optimize the performance, security, and cost of cloud solutions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in cloud architecture and solutions design for business applications, with a focus on AWS.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) certification is required.
Strong understanding of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudFormation.
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
Strong knowledge of security best practices and policies.
Familiarity with data center consolidation and cloud infrastructure implementation.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Agile implementation experience is a plus.
Passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

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