AWS Solution Architect
Listed on 2026-09-03
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IT/Tech
AWS, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer
AWS Solution Architect
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Exp: 8+ Years
We are looking for an experienced AWS Solution Architect to design, develop, and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on AWS. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in AWS architecture, cloud migration, infrastructure, security, networking, and application modernization.
Must Have Technical Skills
Strong hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Architecture
Expertise in AWS compute, storage, networking, and database services
Strong knowledge of EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB
Experience with ECS/EKS and serverless architecture
Strong understanding of AWS networking – VPC, Subnets, Route 53, Load Balancers, VPN, Direct Connect
Experience with AWS security and IAM
Experience designing highly available and fault-tolerant architectures
Strong knowledge of microservices and API-based architectures
Experience with Cloud Formation / Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
Experience with CI/CD and Dev Ops practices
Strong understanding of AWS Well-Architected Framework
Experience with cloud migration and application modernization
Strong knowledge of monitoring and logging using Cloud Watch
Experience with containers, Docker, and Kubernetes
Roles & Responsibilities
Design and architect secure, scalable, highly available AWS solutions.
Translate business and technical requirements into AWS cloud architecture.
Develop architecture diagrams, technical designs, and solution roadmaps.
Design cloud solutions using appropriate AWS services.
Lead AWS cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
Design solutions using microservices, serverless, containers, and APIs.
Establish AWS architecture standards, best practices, and governance.
Design IAM, security controls, encryption, and network security.
Optimize AWS environments for performance, reliability, and cost.
Work with development, Dev Ops, security, and infrastructure teams.
Guide engineers and developers in implementing AWS architecture.
Review existing applications and identify opportunities for cloud modernization.
Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Cloud Formation.
Support CI/CD implementation and cloud deployment strategies.
Troubleshoot complex architectural and production issues.
Ensure solutions follow the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
Preferred Skills
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional
Terraform
Cloud Formation
Docker / Kubernetes
Python / Java
Jenkins / Git Hub Actions / Git Lab CI
Kafka
API Gateway
Step Functions
Event Bridge
AWS Glue / Athena / Redshift
Elasticsearch / Open Search
Security and compliance frameworks
Fin Ops / AWS cost optimization
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in IT, with strong AWS cloud architecture experience.
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to work with technical and business teams and provide architectural leadership.
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