AWS Cloud Architects

NewFound Recruiting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a highly skilled AWS Architect to lead the design and optimization of cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services. This pivotal role demands extensive experience in cloud architecture and engineering, with a focus on creating secure and scalable environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cloud migration strategies and ensure compliance with industry standards. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence in cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud architecture and engineering required.
• 3+ years hands-on with AWS services like EC2, S3, and RDS.
• Strong knowledge of networking and security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures on AWS.
• Develop cloud migration strategies for enterprise applications.
• Provide technical leadership on AWS best practices.

Skills

cloud architecture

AWS services

cloud migration strategies

networking

security best practices

scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

DevOps methodologies

communication skills

leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CodePipeline

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced AWS Architect to design, implement, and optimize cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure modernization, and security best practices. This role requires hands-on experience with AWS services, cloud migration strategies, and enterprise cloud solutions, along with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-performance, scalable cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud architectures on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Develop and execute cloud migration strategies for enterprise applications and data.
• Provide technical leadership on AWS best practices, including networking, security, identity and access management (IAM), and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, security regulations, and organizational policies.
• Conduct cloud assessments and recommend suitable AWS services based on business needs.
• Develop and maintain documentation, architectural diagrams, and technical guidelines.
• Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and optimize performance, scalability, and resilience.
• Stay updated with emerging AWS technologies and industry trends.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, IAM, and ECS/EKS.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security frameworks, and cloud-native application design.
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD tools (AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC 2, NIST, etc.).
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to interact with stakeholders and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (strongly preferred).
• Experience in data engineering, AI/ML solutions, or cloud-native application development.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud architectures (Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on experience with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.