Principal Cloud Native Architect (AWS Modernisation)

Cevo trades as Cevo (VIC) Pty; Melbourne; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology allowance of $2,500

Annual professional development budget of $2,000

Paid time off for courses and exams

Recognition of achievements

Exciting start-up vibe with enterprise-level projects

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Cloud Native Developer responsible for designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions on AWS. This role requires strong AWS expertise, application modernization skills, and the ability to lead technical teams. The ideal candidate will have experience with containerization, serverless technologies, and AI/ML integration, and will work closely with clients to drive their cloud adoption efforts. Join a collaborative environment focused on innovation and customer success.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectures.
• Proficiency in application portfolio assessment methodologies.
• Experience with containerisation and serverless technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive application portfolio assessments.
• Define a cloud-native strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Architect and implement cloud-native applications on AWS.

Skills

AWS cloud services

Cloud-native architectures

Docker

Kubernetes/EKS

Java

Python

Node.js

AI/ML integration

DevOps practices

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Amazon Q Developer

Job description

Who are we?

Cevohelps organisations build the capability for continuous evolution, turning transformation from a one-off program into a lasting ability to adapt, innovate and deliver better outcomes. As an Australian-owned AWS Premier Consulting Partner, we design and deliver modern cloud platforms, unlock data forinsightand apply AI where it creates real value, while empowering teams so capability and impact extend well beyond each engagement. With onshore teams across Australia,we’vepartnered with more than 200 organisations across start-ups, commercial, enterprise and government.

Role Purpose:

The Principal Cloud Native Developer willbe responsible forassessing the current cloud architecture and application landscape, defining a strategic roadmap for modernisation, and leading the implementation of cloud-native solutions on AWS. This role combines technical leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on development to enable scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions following AWS prescriptive modernisation pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

Current State Assessment:

• Conduct comprehensive application portfolio assessments using AWS prescriptive guidance frameworks. You will be the first to engage with new clients and be expected to shape the readiness and commencement of projects.
• Analyzeexisting application architecture, infrastructure, and deployment processes.
• Identifygaps, risks, and opportunities for modernisation across the application portfolio.

Strategy & Roadmap Development:

• Define a cloud-native strategy aligned with businessobjectivesfollowing AWS's three-phase approach: Assess, Modernise, and Manage.
• Create a migration and modernisation roadmap for applications and services based on AWS prescriptive modernisation pathways.
• Prioritise applications for modernisation using AWS recommended assessment criteria and business value analysis.
• Develop phased modernisation approaches that balance risk, complexity, and business impact.

Solution Design & Implementation:

• Architect and implement cloud-native applicationsleveragingAWS services (e.g., ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS).
• Apply AWS modernisation patterns including monolith decomposition, microservices integration, and data persistence strategies.
• Design solutions that support AI/ML integration pathways for future innovation and competitive advantage.
• Implement event-driven architectures and serverless patterns to maximise cloud-native benefits.
• Ensure solutions follow best practices for scalability, security, and cost optimisation.

AI-Accelerated Engineering

• Champion the adoption of AI toolchains such asAmazon Q Developer, Bedrock-powered coding assistants and generative AI patterns.
• Help clients embed AI-enabled workflows into SDLC processes for speed, safety and reliability.
• Provide guidance on responsible AI use for engineering teams.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Act as a technical lead for development teams, providing guidance on cloud-native patterns and AWS modernisation best practices.
• Coach teams on transitioning from monolithic to microservices architectures using AWS prescriptive guidance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (engineering, security, operations) to align on modernisation priorities and deliverables.
• Drive cultural transformation to support modern software development practices and DevOps methodologies.

Governance & Standards:

• Establish coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Implement observability, monitoring, and automated testing frameworks.

Required Skills & Experience:

Technical Expertise:

• Strong experience in AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectures with deep understanding of modernisation pathways.
• Proficiencyin application portfolio assessment methodologies and the AWS 7 Rs migration framework.
• Experience with containerisation (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS), and serverless technologies.
• Solid programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js with modernisation patternsexpertise.
• Knowledge of legacy system integration patterns and strangler fig modernisation approaches.

Architecture & Design:

• Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures following AWS Well-Architected principles.
• Knowledge of modernisation design patterns including database decomposition, API gateway patterns, and data synchronisation strategies.
• Understanding of AI/ML integration architectures and data pipeline modernisation for future AI pathway enablement.
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments and modernisation security considerations.

Leadership:

• Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Tools & Practices:

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins,CodePipeline).
• Hands-on capability withAmazon Q Developer, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI-powered engineering tools.
• Experience with AWS AI/ML services (Bedrock, Lambda-based ML patterns, SageMaker experience welcomed but not essential).

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Developer withadditionalmodernisation-focused certifications.
• Background in large-scale application modernisation projects and portfolio transformation initiatives.
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid environments and complex legacy system modernisation.
• Knowledge of AI/ML services integration and data modernisation for AI readiness.
• Background in Agile methodologies and DevOps culture with experience in organisational transformation.

Life atCevo

Our people are at the heart ofCevo.We’rea passionate, curious team with deep consultingexpertise, working together to help organisations across Australia continuously evolve. We value collaboration, knowledge-sharing and people are curious, take ownership and care deeply about the impact of their work for customers,colleaguesand the wider community.

Benefits and ways of working

• $2,500annualtechnology allowance to choose the tools and setup that work best for you.
• Strong learning and development culture, including $2,000 per year for professional courses and two paid days off to attend courses and exams.
• Support of theCevoHive Mind– acollaborative team that helps each other succeed.
• We reward and recognise achievements and contributions.
• An exciting start-up vibe, with enterprise-level projects andcustomers.

Additionalinformation

• We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applications, particularly from underrepresented groups.
• At this stage, we can only consider candidates with unrestricted local working rights.
• Wedon’trequireassistancefrom recruitment agencies.