Principal AWS Architect; Cloud Infrastructure

Principal AWS Architect (Cloud Infrastructure)

Job Description

About Persistent

We are an AI‑led, platform‑driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry‑leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

We are seeking a senior AWS Cloud Solution Architect with strong experience in cloud advisory, migration, modernization, and enterprise transformation. The ideal candidate combines deep application engineering expertise with the ability to define target‑state architectures, lead executive conversations, and drive large‑scale cloud programs across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.

• Location:
  Bridgewater, NJ or Dallas, TX
• Experience: 15 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You Will Do

• Lead executive‑level discussions on AWS cloud capabilities, strategy, and transformation roadmaps
• Drive cloud advisory engagements aligned to business and technology objectives
• Define target‑state architectures and solution blueprints for migration and modernization
• Lead large‑scale AWS cloud migration, transformation, and modernization programs
• Develop TCO models, cost assessments, and business cases for stakeholders
• Establish technical governance and ensure end‑to‑end solution quality
• Define AIOps strategies and post‑migration automation frameworks
• Recommend tools and approaches for observability, Fin Ops, and cloud operations
• Contribute to CoE initiatives and build reusable accelerators for faster delivery
• Collaborate with cross‑functional, distributed teams and architecture groups

What You Will Bring

• 18?20 years of software design and development experience with strong application background
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience with cloud technologies (primarily AWS)
• 5+ years in cloud advisory, migration, and enterprise transformation programs
• Proven experience leading large‑scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives
• Strong understanding of multi‑cloud and hybrid cloud architecture patterns
• Expertise in designing solutions for scalability, security, performance, and resilience
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, ARM)
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, IaaS/PaaS, networking, VPC, load balancing, and routing
• Experience with Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud‑native delivery models
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and solution articulation skills
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company‑sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values‑Driven, People‑Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility‑friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.