Speartip Platform Modernization Architect

Schaumburg, IL, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

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We are looking for Speartip Platform Modernization Architect for our client in Schaumburg, IL

Job Title: Speartip Platform Modernization Architect

Job Location: Schaumburg, IL

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range: $75hr - $80hr

The Speartip Platform Modernization Architect is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud architectures on AWS.
This role focuses on API-first, serverless, and microservices-based solutions while ensuring strong security, compliance, and operational excellence.
The architect works closely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust technical designs and modern cloud platforms.

Requirement/Must Have:

Strong expertise in AWS cloud architecture and engineering.
Deep knowledge of API Gateway, REST APIs, JWT authorizers, throttling, and usage plans.
Expertise in Amazon VPC design including subnets, routing, security groups, NACLs, VPC peering, PrivateLink, and transit gateways.
Strong experience with Amazon Cognito including MFA, hosted UI, federation, OAuth flows, and token management.
Experience designing and implementing AWS WAF rule groups, bot mitigation, and CloudFront integration.
Strong understanding of CloudFront cache policies, edge functions, and origin configurations.
Experience with AWS Secrets Manager including rotation, access control, and KMS integration.
Solid understanding of IAM policies and identity management.
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, routing, and load balancing.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform.
Experience with serverless and microservices architectures using services such as Lambda, ECS, and Fargate.

Experience:

Extensive hands-on experience in AWS cloud architecture or engineering.
Experience designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud platforms.
Experience troubleshooting production issues across networking, authentication, API management, and edge delivery layers.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures using AWS services.
Create API-first solutions using Amazon API Gateway integrated with Lambda microservices and backend systems.
Architect secure and isolated Amazon VPC environments with appropriate network segmentation.
Implement authentication and authorization solutions using Amazon Cognito.
Design resilient content delivery and edge security solutions using Amazon CloudFront and AWS WAF.
Ensure secure storage and rotation of secrets using AWS Secrets Manager.
Implement cloud security best practices for IAM, network segmentation, and data protection.
Develop WAF rules to mitigate common application-level security threats.
Ensure architectural designs comply with recognized security frameworks.
Build Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation or Terraform.
Optimize performance, cost, and reliability following AWS Well-Architected principles.
Implement monitoring, logging, and observability using CloudWatch, X-Ray, or equivalent tools.
Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Participate in architectural reviews and provide guidance on AWS best practices.

Skills:

AWS cloud architecture and security.
API management and serverless technologies.
Networking and identity management.
Infrastructure automation and monitoring.
Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Qualification And Education:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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Dice Id: 10516350
Position Id: IL_SPMA_0210
Posted 3 hours ago

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