AWS Cloud Architect

Title: AWS Architect L2

Location: Torrance, CA

Duration: 12 Months

Pay rate $77 Per hr on W2

Onsite role

Job Description:

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Architect with expertise in AWS to lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, microservices, DevOps practices, and AWS services, along with strong programming skills in Java, Python, Node.js, and React.js. This role requires hands-on coding, active mentorship, and the ability to integrate data analysis, BI tools, and basic AI/ML capabilities into cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design cloud-native applications using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS, EKS, and more.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Java, Python, Node.js, and React.js to prototype and implement core architectural components.
• Define and document architecture standards, best practices, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure alignment with architectural vision and scalability goals.
• Lead the migration of legacy systems to AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK.
• Integrate data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Amazon QuickSight, Power BI, Tableau) into cloud solutions.
• Support the development and deployment of basic AI/ML models using AWS services like SageMaker, Comprehend, and Rekognition.
• Ensure security, compliance, and performance optimization across all cloud solutions.
• Mentor and coach developers on software design, coding standards, AWS best practices, and career development.
• Conduct regular code reviews, pair programming sessions, and technical workshops.
• Stay current with AWS innovations, BI trends, and emerging AI/ML technologies.

Position Success Criteria (Desired) - 'WANTS':

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of software development experience, with 4 years in cloud architecture (AWS).
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture patterns.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Node.js, and React.js.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK.
• Hands-on experience with BI tools and data visualization platforms.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts and practical implementation using AWS tools.
• Proven ability to write production-grade code and lead by example.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (preferred).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with serverless architecture and event-driven design.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Datadog, or New Relic.
• Knowledge of security and privacy frameworks (e.g., SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Agile/Scrum development experience.
• Experience mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.

If you're interested in above role please send me your updated resume to chakravarthi.savalam@ispace.com