AWS Solution Architect

Capgemini; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini in the United States is seeking a Senior Architect to shape enterprise architecture across cloud, frontend, and backend domains. You will mentor development teams, lead design reviews, and drive modernization initiatives to deliver scalable, secure systems.

The role emphasizes AWS, React, API design, and DevSecOps, requiring deep experience with microservices, data modeling, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years in a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, or Lead Architect role.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale applications.
• Experience leading distributed development teams and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architecture for enterprise apps, APIs, integrations, and cloud-native solutions.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Define frontend architecture standards and reusable UI components.
• Mentor development teams on architecture, coding standards, and best practices.
• Design RESTful APIs, event-driven models, and API governance.
• Address performance, scalability, security, and maintainability in systems.

Skills

Software engineering

Architect leadership

Enterprise architecture

Team leadership

Tools

React.js

TypeScript

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

REST/GraphQL

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired bya collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

• Design end-to-end architecture for enterprise applications, APIs, integrations, and cloud-native solutions.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Define architecture principles, standards, design patterns, and best practices across technology stacks.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations on system modernization and optimization.
• Create high-level and low-level design artifacts, architecture diagrams, and technical documentation.

Cloud & Platform Engineering

Architect And Implement Solutions Leveraging AWS Services Such As:

• Lambda
• ECS/EKS
• API Gateway
• CloudFormation/Terraform
• S3
• RDS
• DynamoDB
• EventBridge
• SQS/SNS
• CloudWatch

• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Develop cloud-native, event-driven, and microservices-based architectures.

Front-End Architecture

• Define and govern frontend architecture standards using React.
• Design reusable UI component libraries and frontend frameworks.
• Drive implementation of responsive, accessible, and performant user experiences.
• Establish integration patterns between React applications and backend services.

Technical Leadership

• Mentor development teams on architecture, design, coding standards, and engineering best practices.
• Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical walkthroughs.
• Provide technical leadership during project planning, estimation, and implementation.
• Drive adoption of DevSecOps, CI/CD, observability, and automation practices.

Integration & API Strategy

• Design RESTful APIs, event-driven integration models, and service-oriented architectures.
• Evaluate and recommend integration solutions across cloud, SaaS, and on-premises platforms.
• Establish API governance, versioning, security, and monitoring standards.

Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance
• Scalability
• Reliability
• Availability
• Security
• Maintainability
• Compliance

Experience

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years in a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, or Lead Architect role.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale applications.
• Experience leading distributed development teams and cross-functional initiatives.

Job Description

Technical Skills

Frontend

• React.js
• TypeScript
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• HTML5, CSS3
• Responsive web design
• State management frameworks (Redux, Context API, Zustand)

Cloud & DevOps

• AWS architecture and cloud-native design
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
• CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
• Containerization (Docker)
• Kubernetes/EKS

Backend & Integration

• API design and architecture
• Microservices architecture
• REST and GraphQL
• Event-driven architecture
• Message queues and streaming technologies

Databases

• Relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL)
• NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB)

Architecture Competencies

• Cloud Architecture
• Enterprise Integration
• System Design
• Security Architecture
• Scalability Engineering
• Performance Optimization
• Modernization Strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
• TOGAF, ArchiMate, or equivalent architecture certification
• Experience with GenAI and AI-enabled architectures
• Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or highly regulated industries
• Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is 86129 - 127189

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini Offers a Comprehensive, Non-negotiable Benefits Package To All Regular, Full-time Employees.

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice:

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.