AWS Architect

Work setup: 2 days onsite (non-consecutive) Job Type: Contract Experience

Required:

9+ years in Cloud Architecture and Distributed Systems

• Design and implement large-scale distributed systems with a focus on resiliency, scalability, and observability.
• Define cloud-native strategies and architectures for enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Create technical design specifications, reference architectures, and reusable patterns.
• Drive adoption of Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation across teams.
• Lead and mentor teams in Agile delivery models and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

• Databases:
  Strong expertise in Postgre
  
  SQL, plus experience with No
  
  SQL (Dynamo
  
  DB, Document
  
  DB).
• Infrastructure as Code:
  Hands‑on experience with Terraform, Git Lab CI/CD.
• Microservices & Containers:
  Deep knowledge of Kubernetes orchestration and containerized solutions.
• Dev Ops Tools:
  Jenkins, Git Lab, and integration with various CI/CD tools.
• Application Design: API‑first and event‑driven architectures and prior hands‑on experience with Kafka ecosystem.
• Observability & Monitoring:
  Familiarity with tools for logging, metrics, and tracing specially ELK and observe tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication for simplifying complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to articulate technical solutions to business leaders and influence decision‑making.
• Proven experience working with global, distributed teams in enterprise environments.

• Knowledge of data modelling best practices and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) for project tracking and documentation.
• Ability to own and drive projects end‑to‑end in an Agile environment.

• Familiarity with ecosystem and platforms for faster onboarding.
• Understanding of financial services domain, especially credit cards.
• Knowledge of TOGAF principles and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate) preferred.