Job Title: AWS Architect
Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite Local Candidates Only)
Employment Type: 1099 Contract
Work Authorization: / GC
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Architect to lead enterprise cloud architecture initiatives and support large-scale cloud migration and modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will serve as an AWS Subject Matter Expert (SME), responsible for designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud-native solutions within the AWS ecosystem.
This role requires strong technical leadership to guide engineering teams in implementing modern architectures including containerization, serverless computing, and event-driven systems, while ensuring adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework best practices. The AWS Architect will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive cloud transformation and enable innovation across the organization.
Key Responsibilities AWS Architecture & Cloud Strategy
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Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient AWS cloud architectures.
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Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives aligned with enterprise technology strategy.
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Ensure solutions follow AWS Well-Architected Framework and industry best practices.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define future-state cloud architecture and standards.
Core AWS Platform Expertise
Architect and implement solutions using AWS core services including:
Compute
Storage
Networking
Databases
Messaging & Streaming
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SQS
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SNS
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EventBridge
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Kinesis
Architecture Implementation
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Design containerized solutions using ECS and EKS.
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Implement serverless architectures using Lambda, API Gateway, and Step Functions.
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Develop event-driven architectures and scalable API management strategies.
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Guide implementation of microservices-based architectures, resilience patterns, and observability frameworks.
Leadership & Technical Enablement
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Serve as the AWS SME for enterprise cloud initiatives.
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Mentor engineering teams on cloud-native development and AWS best practices.
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Drive cloud governance, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical architecture with business objectives.
AI / ML Integration
Required Qualifications
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Extensive hands-on experience architecting solutions on AWS.
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Deep expertise across AWS compute, storage, networking, databases, and messaging services.
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Strong experience with containerization (ECS/EKS) and serverless architectures.
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Proven experience leading enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
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Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate).
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Experience designing enterprise-scale multi-account AWS environments.
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Exposure to AI/ML workloads on AWS, such as SageMaker or Bedrock.
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Experience implementing cloud governance frameworks and security best practices.