AWS Cloud Architect

Compunnel, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider is seeking an AWS Cloud Architect in Charlotte, NC. This role involves designing scalable and secure cloud-native solutions while collaborating with application teams to modernize legacy systems. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with AWS services, expertise in cloud architecture design, and strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to lead cloud initiatives and ensure adherence to best practices for security and scalability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role.
• Strong expertise in AWS services such as VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, and RDS.
• Experience designing and documenting cloud network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with application teams to understand requirements and provide architectural guidance.
• Design, develop, and maintain cloud network architecture diagrams.
• Lead the modernization and migration of legacy applications to AWS.

Skills

AWS services expertise

Cloud architecture design

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Containerization

Orchestration tools

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

We are seeking an AWS Cloud Architect to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-native solutions. This role involves working closely with application teams to modernize legacy systems, define architecture standards, and deliver robust cloud solutions aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with application teams to understand requirements and provide architectural guidance
• Design, develop, and maintain cloud network architecture diagrams
• Create and review application architectures for both new and existing systems
• Lead the modernization and migration of legacy applications to AWS
• Ensure cloud solutions adhere to best practices for security, scalability, and resilience
• Provide technical leadership and support across cloud initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role
• Strong expertise in AWS services such as VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, and RDS
• Experience designing and documenting cloud network architectures
• Hands‑on experience migrating legacy applications to cloud environments
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
• Experience working with cloud-native application architectures