Senior AWS Cloud Architect
Job Title: Senior AWS Cloud Architect
Location: Remote
Duration: Contract to hire
Top 3 skills and software:
Proven hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, Aurora PostgreSQL, Redshift, IAM, Lambda, DMS etc.
AWS Glue/ Python/ PySpark / Database development experience
Moderate to senior database knowledge (PostgreSQL, Redshift)
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AWS Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic IT team to build out a data and analytics platform. As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing our AWS cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and a solid understanding of Kubernetes or other containerization technologies.
The Role at a Glance
This role will provide subject matter expertise and direction on complex projects/initiatives related to the configuration of systems and across operations for LFD IT data in applicable system(s). They will collaborate with business and IT teams and other stakeholders to understand data warehouse design and will focus on maintaining and improving our data environment, as well as providing expertise on system functionality to accommodate requirements. They will configure applicable system(s) when appropriate to provided required capabilities.
This position will consult/analyze, design, and deliver on more complex assignments/projects for your assigned area(s) of application design responsibility to build on AWS to integrate with number of upstream and downstream applications.
What you'll be doing
Participates in analysis, design, and build solution as part of Agile / Scrum Development Teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide technical solutions that align with the company's goals.
Assist in creating and maintaining documentation for cloud architecture, processes, and best practices.
Develop and implement automation scripts using Python/ Pyspark/ AWS CLI command to build and enhance cloud infrastructure provisioning and management processes.
Monitor and optimize AWS cloud services to ensure high availability, performance, and cost efficiency.
Utilize containerization technologies, such as Kubernetes, to manage application deployments and scaling.
What we’re looking for / Must-haves:
4 Year/bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Engineering
7+ years of experience in application development that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position.
5+ years of experience working on various AWS Cloud services as Cloud Engineer or Architect experience.
3+ years utilizing programming languages such as Python/Pyspark to program and develop software.
3+ years of experience in creating complex technical specifications from business requirements/specifications.
Proven hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, Aurora PostgreSQL, Redshift, IAM, Lambda, Athena, DMS etc.
AWS Glue/ Python/ Database development experience
Rest API development experience
Moderate to senior database knowledge (PostgreSQL, Redshift)
Experience with data integration technologies and ETL tools a plus
Experience in writing CloudFormation templates and build IAM roles and policies.
Understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and data security practices.
Solid understanding of DevOps processes and best practices.
Nice-to-haves
Knowledge of insurance, financial systems/products Life Insurance, Annuity and 401k
AWS Developer or Architect or Specialty Certification
Knowledge of Liquibase deployment patterns.
Knowledge of MuleSoft API is plus.
Knowledge of Salesforce CRM is plus.
Knowledge of MicroStrategy reporting is plus.
