Cloud Architect - AWS Experience

SCALEUP; Brazil; Remote; BRL 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career development

Job summary

SCALEUP is hiring an AWS Cloud Architect to lead design, implementation, and delivery of AWS customer projects. You will guide discussions with clients, architect migrations and modernization efforts, and stay hands-on through the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes cloud migration, DevOps, and mentorship, with remote work in Brazil and collaboration with a global team. Strong AWS, IaC, and CI/CD experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading AWS migration and modernization projects.
• Hands-on AWS with focus on migration, DevOps and modernization.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Certifications are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions with customers and present AWS solutions.
• Design and implement cloud architectures for migration and DevOps.
• Partner with Project Managers to define backlogs and roadmaps.
• Act as the technical escalation point during delivery.
• Lead AWS migration initiatives from on-prem to AWS.
• Build proofs-of-concept and contribute to technical strategy.
• Mentor team members on AWS services and migration strategies.
• Stay hands-on through the full project lifecycle.
• Keep current on AWS, DevOps tools and emerging tech.

Skills

AWS expertise

Cloud migration

DevOps practices

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Well-Architected

Communication skills

Problem solving

English fluency

Tools

GitHub Actions

CircleCI

AWS CodeSuite

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Cloud Architect - AWS Experience

• Location: Brazil — Remote
• Type: Full-time, long-term contractor
• Eligibility: This opportunity is open exclusively to candidates based in Brazil.

About the Company

Our client is a leading cloud-first consulting company delivering Managed Services, Staffing, and Professional Services. With a remote-first global team across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, the company helps organizations embrace cloud technologies through innovative, customer-focused solutions.

The organization values collaboration, agility, innovation, integrity, diversity and inclusion, and offers an environment where talented professionals can work on meaningful, cutting-edge initiatives.

About the Role

Our client is looking to hire an accomplished, client-facing AWS Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and delivery of AWS customer projects.

You will be a key technical leader across cloud migration, modernization, and DevOps initiatives—guiding customer conversations, designing high-impact solutions and proofs of concept, and staying hands‑on throughout project execution.

What You’ll Do

• Lead technical discussions with customers and present AWS solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Design and implement cloud architectures for migration, modernization, and DevOps projects.
• Support project planning by partnering with Project Managers to define backlogs and roadmaps.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex issues during delivery.
• Lead AWS migration initiatives from on‑premise environments to AWS.
• Build innovative proof‑of‑concepts and contribute to the company’s technical strategy.
• Mentor team members on AWS services, cloud migration strategies, and technical best practices.
• Remain hands‑on through the full project lifecycle, from solution design through implementation.
• Stay current on AWS services, DevOps tools, and emerging technologies.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hands‑on AWS expertise, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, EKS, and ECS.
• Proven experience leading successful AWS migration and modernization projects.
• Strong DevOps experience, including Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, AWS CodeSuite, or CircleCI.
• Hands‑on Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of the AWS Well‑Architected Framework.
• Excellent troubleshooting and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain and demo technical solutions to clients.
• AWS Professional and Specialty certifications are highly valued.
• Experience with Data, Machine Learning, AI, or open‑source tools is a plus.
• Advanced English communication skills.