AWS Cloud Architect - Only W2

AppLab Systems, Inc; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AppLab Systems, Inc. in Raleigh, NC seeks a senior cloud architect for a 1-year hybrid role to drive cloud migration, reference architectures, and governance. You will lead architecture reviews, develop cloud-native solutions, and guide engineering teams toward scalable, secure designs.

The role requires 10+ years IT experience, 5+ years AWS architecture, Terraform and IaC, Docker and Kubernetes, and strong API/microservices expertise, plus excellent communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years IT experience.
• 5+ years AWS architecture experience.
• Experience with cloud migration programs.
• Strong AWS networking, security, and compute expertise.
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with microservices and API architectures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define cloud migration and transformation strategies.
• Develop reference architectures, reusable patterns, and architecture standards.
• Lead architecture reviews and technology evaluations.
• Create secure cloud designs aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with development teams to implement cloud-native solutions.
• Define multi-region and disaster recovery architectures.
• Establish Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Drive container and Kubernetes adoption strategies.
• Design API-first and event-driven integration patterns.
• Collaborate with Security and Risk teams to satisfy governance requirements.
• Optimize cloud cost, performance, and reliability.
• Mentor engineers and solution architects.

Skills

AWS architecture

Terraform / IaC

Docker & Kubernetes

Microservices architecture

API architectures

Cloud networking & security

Cost optimization

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Location: Raleigh NC (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Duration- 1 Year

Key Responsibilities

• Define cloud migration and transformation strategies.
• Develop reference architectures, reusable patterns, and architecture standards.
• Lead architecture reviews and technology evaluations.
• Create secure cloud designs aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with development teams to implement cloud-native solutions.
• Define multi-region and disaster recovery architectures.
• Establish Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Drive container and Kubernetes adoption strategies.
• Design API-first and event-driven integration patterns.
• Collaborate with Security and Risk teams to satisfy governance requirements.
• Optimize cloud cost, performance, and reliability.
• Mentor engineers and solution architects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years IT experience.
• 5+ years AWS architecture experience.
• Experience with cloud migration programs.
• Strong AWS networking, security, and compute expertise.
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with microservices and API architectures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification
• Financial Services or Banking experience
• Experience with AI/ML platforms.
• Experience with event-driven architectures.
• Experience in enterprise modernization programs