AWS Senior Architect

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

aws
solutionarchitect
kubernetes
terraform
python

Job Details

Job Title: AWS Senior Architect Engineering
Location: Rockville, MD
Job Type: Contract

Must Haves:
AWS,
Kubernetes,
Python,
Terraform,
Kubernetes.

Job Summary: We are seeking a hands-on AWS Senior Architect with a strong engineering mindset and deep experience in building and executing scalable, resilient, and secure architectures. This role goes beyond high-level planning we're looking for someone who can design, implement, and troubleshoot solutions end-to-end, mentor engineers, and contribute directly to critical projects.

The ideal candidate has led architectural decisions, built robust cloud-native systems, and participated in or led projects demonstrating both strategic thinking and technical execution. Strong communication skills and a passion for modern DevOps, cloud-native tooling, and continuous learning are essential.

Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
Proven experience designing and executing architectures in AWS.
Strong hands-on expertise with:
AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, VPC, etc.)
Kubernetes (EKS preferred)
Python scripting
Terraform
CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CodePipeline)
Experience with AI/ML platforms (e.g., Dataiku, Databricks).
Strong understanding of ETL concepts and tools like Matillion.
Demonstrated success in delivering projects or critical cloud transformations.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Strong analytical thinking and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional).
Prior experience working in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, etc.).
Familiarity with enterprise data platforms, governance, and security compliance frameworks.

What We re Looking For:
Someone who not only designs but also executes and delivers.
An engineer with an architectural mindset who thinks in scenarios, systems, and trade-offs.
A candidate who has spoken in depth about the work they've done and can demonstrate it.
A proactive individual with a passion for cloud-native technology, mentorship, and scalable engineering.

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