Cloud Application Architect

Our client is seeking a hands-on Cloud Platform Architect to manage application architecture, deployment strategies, performance, security, and operational reliability across large-scale AWS environments. This role connects application development and cloud operations, with a focus on Kubernetes deployments, CI/CD automation, and secure cloud architecture. The ideal candidate combines strong AWS expertise with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and improve how applications are deployed and maintained.

• Design, maintain, and monitor enterprise AWS environments supporting application deployments
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, latency issues, and system degradation to support application availability and responsiveness
• Design and manage Kubernetes deployments for distributed applications and microservices
• Develop deployment strategies that reduce downtime and improve release workflows
• Build, automate, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing and infrastructure provisioning
• Partner with development teams to define branching, merging, repository, and release strategies
• Identify and address security vulnerabilities within AWS-hosted applications and infrastructure
• Apply cloud security practices across identity and access management, infrastructure configuration, and application deployments
• Evaluate application and infrastructure architecture to reduce manual work and improve cloud operations

• Extensive hands-on experience designing, maintaining, and monitoring complex AWS environments and application architecture
• Strong Kubernetes experience supporting containerized applications and microservices
• Experience building and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with infrastructure automation, automated provisioning, and testing integrations
• Advanced knowledge of version control, repository structures, and branching and merging strategies supporting multiple development teams
• Strong understanding of AWS security, identity and access management, compliance patterns, and secure deployment practices
• Ability to diagnose and resolve application performance issues, network latency, and infrastructure bottlenecks
• Background in Dev Ops or Cloud Operations with hands-on ownership of application deployments and operational reliability

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to connect application requirements with cloud architecture and operational needs
• Clear communication with engineering and development teams
• Ownership of cloud performance, security, and reliability
• Ability to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement

• Location:
  
  St. Louis, MO or Denver, CO
• Work Model:
  Hybrid

• Pay Range:
  The approximate pay range for this position is between $50.00 and $80.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

At Kelly Mitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges.

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