AWS Platform Architect

About Client

The Client is a leading global IT services and consulting company, providing a wide range of services to clients across banking, financial services, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and more. They emphasize employee training, development, and innovation, investing in research and development to stay at the forefront of technology.

Salary Range: $145K/Annum

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with proven delivery of high-impact products
• 5+ years specifically in AWS cloud architecture and implementation
• Expert-level knowledge of AWS compute services: EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, and Fargate
• Hands‑on experience with AWS storage solutions: S3 (including lifecycle policies, replication), EBS, EFS, FSx, and Storage Gateway
• Advanced proficiency with AWS database technologies: RDS (MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, SQL Server), Aurora, Dynamo
  
  DB (including DAX, Global Tables), Elasti Cache, and Redshift
• Deep expertise in AWS networking: VPC design (subnets, routing tables, endpoints), Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN connections, Route 53 (routing policies, health checks)
• Demonstrated mastery of AWS security services: IAM (roles, policies, permission boundaries), KMS, Secrets Manager, Certificate Manager, WAF, Shield, Guard Duty, Security Hub
• Advanced experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation, including modules, work spaces, and remote state management
• Proficiency with containerization:
  Docker, ECS task definitions, EKS cluster management, Fargate profiles
• Strong serverless architecture experience:
  Lambda functions, API Gateway, Step Functions, Event Bridge, SQS, SNS
• Expert-level knowledge of AWS CI/CD services and/or integration with Git Hub/Git Lab
• Proven experience with AWS monitoring and observability:
  Cloud Watch (metrics, logs, alarms), X-Ray, Cloud Trail
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement AWS cost optimization strategies using Cost Explorer, Budgets, and Savings Plans
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification is preferred
• Additional AWS certifications strongly preferred: AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer, AWS Certified Security Specialty, AWS Certified Advanced Networking
• Experience mentoring development teams on AWS best practices and architectural patterns
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American‑owned and veteran‑certified company, ApTask offers staffing, recruitment, managed services, IT consulting, and project management, focusing on excellence, collaboration, and innovation to provide professional growth opportunities in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. Candidates may be required to present a government‑issued g each interview.