AWS Cloud Application Architect

INVID; San Juan (PR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company-sponsored health insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Continuing education reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an AWS Cloud Application Architect based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The role involves leading the design and optimization of scalable AWS solutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in AWS services, cloud-native architectures, and will be proficient in Python and JavaScript. This position offers a hybrid work model and includes a range of benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud technologies.
• 5+ years of architecting AWS cloud applications.
• Strong expertise in AWS services.
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS-native architectures.
• Lead backend development using AWS services.
• Optimize applications for performance and cost efficiency.
• Define monitoring strategies with CloudWatch and X-Ray.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams.

Skills

AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, RDS)

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform)

CI/CD pipeline implementation

Cloud monitoring (CloudWatch, X-Ray)

Event-driven architectures (SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Step Functions)

Leadership skills

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an AWS Cloud Application Architect to lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high‑performing AWS-based solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud‑native architectures and hands‑on expertise across the AWS ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS‑native architectures (serverless and distributed systems)
• Lead backend development using Python and AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and RDS
• Apply and enforce AWS Well‑Architected Framework principles
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, or GitHub Actions
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform
• Define monitoring and observability strategies using CloudWatch and X‑Ray
• Ensure cloud security best practices (IAM, encryption, network security, vulnerability scanning tools such as Wiz)
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
• Collaborate with Solution Architect and cross‑functional stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development (cloud‑focused)
• 5+ years architecting AWS cloud applications
• Strong expertise in AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, RDS, IAM)
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
• 3+ years of CI/CD pipeline implementation
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, X‑Ray)
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event‑driven architectures (SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Step Functions)
• Exposure to high‑performance or compute‑intensive systems
• Experience in regulated environments

Other Requirements

• US Resident | US Citizenship
• Fully Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Work Modality: Hybrid
• Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Benefits and Perks

• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
• Company‑sponsored health insurance coverage
• Retirement plan to help you plan for the future
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work
• Flexible working hours to support work‑life balance
• Continuing education reimbursement to encourage professional development
• Company‑paid life insurance

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