AWS Cloud Platform Architect

Sallie Mae; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Generous PTO

Floating holidays

12 federal holidays observed

401k with employer match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Parental leave and adoption assistance

On-site fitness centers or gym subsidy

Employee assistance program and well‑n

Job summary

Sallie Mae is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud and Platform Engineer to drive critical technical initiatives and shape system design. You’ll own end-to-end features, lead cross-functional technical efforts, and review code for quality and performance, enabling scalable, production-grade solutions across the platform.

Join a team focused on transforming education technology, delivering impactful student experiences, and collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers in a flexible hybrid

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals, system design, and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable systems, services, or infrastructure components.

Skills

CS fundamentals

System design

Python

Java

Go

TypeScript

AWS services

Kubernetes / AWS EKS

AI tools (BedRock/GuardRails)

Production-scale systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

5+ years professional engineering experience

Tools

AWS EKS

Job description

Sallie Mae is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud and Platform Engineer to drive critical technical initiatives and shape system design. You’ll own end-to-end features, lead cross-functional technical efforts, and review code for quality and performance, enabling scalable, production-grade solutions across the platform.

Join a team focused on transforming education technology, delivering impactful student experiences, and collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers in a flexible hybrid