AWS Solutions Architect

Minimum Qualification:

• System and Application Architecture (minimum 5+ years of continuous experience), including designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise scale IT systems.
• Experience with cloud-native and hybrid architectures, including platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure, and the use of containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Experience designing and governing enterprise data architectures and data migration efforts, including migration from legacy systems to modern cloud-based data platforms.
• Experience with modern data and analytics platforms, such as Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or equivalent cloud-based data and analytics technologies.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and collaboration with cross-functional development and operations teams.
• Three (3) or more years of experience providing technical leadership, including architectural oversight, solution design reviews, or project leadership responsibilities..

Required Experience

The qualified candidate must, at minimum, possess a bachelor s degree from a recognized four-year college or university in computer science, software engineering, data engineering, information systems, or a related field. Three (3), or more, years of proven experience as a System Architect or in a similar senior technical role, with a demonstrated track record of designing, governing, and supporting robust and scalable enterprise application and data architectures in the following areas:

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in cloud-native and hybrid architectures, including containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure.
• Strong experience designing and governing CI/CD frameworks to support repeatable, reliable, and secure deployment of application and data platform solutions across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Proficiency in modern development languages and tools, including .NET Core, Python, C#, and Git, with a strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise data architecture, data migration strategies, and data engineering patterns, including batch ETL/ELT workflows and real-time or near real-time data integration.
• Experience with modern data and analytics platforms such as Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or equivalent cloud-based analytics and data platforms.
• Familiarity with streaming and messaging technologies such as Kafka, Kinesis, Azure Service Bus, or similar pub-sub platforms.
• Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical solutions and make sound architectural recommendations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working in cross-functional, team-oriented environments and the ability to effectively guide technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with enterprise security, governance, and compliance considerations as they relate to application and data platform architectures.
• Certifications in related fields are desirable (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Databricks certifications, or similar).