AWS Solution Architect

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 117,096 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions is looking for an AWS Solution Architect III to support cloud migration and modernization. The role involves designing scalable solutions across cloud, AI/ML, and digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have 5-7+ years of experience in digital solution architecture, particularly with AWS services.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a pay rate of $85-95/hr W2 only. Candidates will work in collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement secure architectures and cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in digital solution architecture and cloud-based systems.
• Hands-on expertise in AWS services (S3, Lambda, EC2, EKS, Kinesis, Athena, EMR).
• Proven experience in AI/ML architecture, cloud-native data modeling.
• Solid background in Terraform and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience in real-time data platforms like Kafka.
• Strong understanding of modern web and mobile application development.
• Proven track record of delivering scalable digital products.
• Ability to lead through influence across teams.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience externalizing APIs for third-party consumption.

Responsibilities

• Drive design and implementation of cloud-based applications.
• Partner with Cybersecurity and architecture teams to ensure security.
• Design across the digital tech stack including Web and Mobile.
• Lead architecture of Big Data/AI/ML solutions to AWS.
• Produce architecture diagrams and service specifications.
• Collaborate with teams for cloud best practices and DevSecOps.
• Mentor and influence engineering peers.
• Promote agile, scalable delivery frameworks.

Skills

AWS services

Digital solution architecture

AI/ML architecture

Terraform

CI/CD workflows

Real-time data platforms

Web and mobile application development

Education

Associate's degree with 5+ years of experience

7+ years of direct architecture and leadership experience in IT

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Terraform

Kafka

Aveva PI

Job description

AWS Solution Architect III

Location: Remote, Charlotte, NC

Type: Contract (12 Months)

Pay Rate: $85-95/hr W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Work Arrangement: Hybrid preferred, open to fully remote for exceptional candidates

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced and innovative Digital Solution Architects III to support cloud migration and modernization efforts within the Digital IT organization. You will play a strategic role in designing scalable, flexible, and secure solutions across cloud, AI/ML, mobile, and digital platforms, enabling the digital transformation at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the design and implementation of cloud-based applications and workload migrations (primarily AWS).
• Partner with Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, and Agile product teams to ensure secure, performant, and scalable architectures.
• Design across the digital tech stack including Web, Mobile, AI, API, SaaS, and COTS products.
• Lead the architecture of complex Big Data/AI/ML analytics solutions and migrations to AWS.
• Produce C4 models, architecture diagrams, and service specifications in alignment with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cloud best practices and DevSecOps integration using tools like Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor and influence engineering and architecture peers across multiple teams and workstreams.
• Promote agile, scalable delivery frameworks while supporting product and business outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in digital solution architecture and cloud-based systems.
• Hands‑on expertise in AWS services (S3, Lambda, EC2, EKS, Kinesis, Athena, EMR).
• Proven experience in AI/ML architecture, cloud‑native data modeling, and big data pipelines.
• Solid background in Terraform, CI/CD workflows, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience in real‑time data platforms such as Kafka, and systems like Aveva PI is a plus.
• Strong understanding of modern web and mobile application development.
• Proven track record of delivering scalable, enterprise‑grade digital products.
• Ability to lead through influence across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall.
• Experience externalizing APIs for third‑party consumption.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of utility forecasting, grid planning, or DERMs (Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems).
• Familiarity with AI/ML platforms like Amazon Bedrock, Claude, or similar.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
• Prior work with SaaS platforms and COTS solutions in a large enterprise setting.

Education

• Associate's degree with 5+ years of experience, or
• 7+ years of direct architecture and leadership experience in IT, or
• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field.