Opening for Cloud Architect :: Contract :: Richmond, VA or McLean, VA (Hybrid)

Richmond, VA, US • Posted 23 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Contract W2

Contract Independent

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4-6 years of exp AWS (IAM)
Lambda Stepfuctions Cloud Formation & API Gateway GoLang (primary) Typescript/Javascript Jira Communication through Slack"

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Note: Preferred only W2 Candidates and Local candidates.

Job Title: Cloud Architect

Location: Richmond, VA or McLean, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 9+ months (Chance of Extension)

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Cloud Architect (or strong Golang Developer with AWS) to join a team supporting cloud-native platforms. This role requires both coding and AWS architecture expertise, building secure, scalable, serverless solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native, serverless solutions on AWS.
Write production-grade code using Golang (primary) and TypeScript/JavaScript.
Build and manage event-driven workflows using AWS Lambda and Step Functions.
Implement infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation.
Develop and manage APIs using API Gateway.
Configure and manage AWS IAM roles, policies, and security best practices.
Track development tasks using Jira and communicate progress via Slack.
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and production support.

Required Qualifications

4 6 years of hands-on experience in cloud development or cloud architecture.
Strong experience with AWS services (IAM, Lambda, Step Functions, CloudFormation, API Gateway).
Proficiency in Golang (Go) as the primary programming language.
Experience with TypeScript and/or JavaScript.
Background in building serverless and microservices-based systems.
Experience working in Agile teams using Jira.
Strong communication skills with experience collaborating via Slack.

Nice to Have

Experience in cybersecurity or regulated environments.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools in AWS.

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Dice Id: 90806069
Position Id: 2026-12642
Posted 23 hours ago

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