AWS Cloud Computing Engineer Architect

z SofTech Solutions, INC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for an experienced AWS Cloud Computing Engineer/Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud-hosted applications. This role involves overseeing platform architecture, refining solutions with Databricks, and ensuring security compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, AI/ML technologies, and cloud engineering, with a focus on event-driven architectures. Join a dynamic team that is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the cloud space while advancing your career in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in cloud engineering and architecture.
• Expertise in event-driven solutions and public cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable GenAI applications and architectures.
• Collaborate on cloud service integration and optimize Databricks solutions.

Skills

AWS Cloud Computing

AI/ML and LLM models

DevSecOps

Data Science

Cloud Architecture

Event-Driven Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Data Science

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Computing Engineer / Architect to support the design and delivery of a secure, monitored, cloud-hosted laboratory and cloud-hosted applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with data science and analytics, extensive use of AI/ML and LLM models, AI/MLOps, DevSecOps, and GenAI tools and technologies with expertise in deployment to high-stakes production environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing platform architecture design, refining Databricks solutions, and implementing Bedrock and deployment architectures. This role also involves ensuring the security architecture aligns with our standards and advancing use case solutions to production readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement event-driven architecture to support scalable, resilient, and dynamic GenAI applications.
• Refactor and rehost existing applications onto cloud platforms, optimizing for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate on the development of Platform Architecture, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operation of cloud services.
• Develop and optimize Databricks Solution Architectures to handle large-scale data processing and analytics workloads.
• Engineer robust Bedrock Solution Architectures to support infrastructure provisioning and management at scale.
• Define and execute Deployment Architectures that allow for automated and reliable deployments of applications and services.
• Establish and enforce Security Architectures to protect data and maintain compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Create Use Case Solution Architectures, transforming business requirements into technical solutions.
• Proactively identify and address technical issues and challenges to improve the efficiency and reliability of cloud-based systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to facilitate the smooth deployment of cloud services across various operational environments.
• Document architectural decisions and create best practice guidelines for cloud development and deployment.
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and recommend adaptations to keep ahead of industry trends.
• Experience using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies and practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field and 9 years of experience.
• Proven experience in cloud engineering and architecture, with a focus on event-driven solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle).
• Proficiency with Databricks and understanding of big data ecosystems.

Company Description: z SofTech Solutions is an information technology service provider specializing in cybersecurity, systems engineering, network operations, and program management services for U.S. government and commercial customers located in DC and other locations.