AWS Solution Architect (Data Eco-System),Remote, VA,United States

Intellibee; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a skilled Cloud Solution Architect to enhance its cloud-based ecosystem. This role involves designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions on AWS, ensuring the seamless integration of applications, and driving efficiency through automation. You'll lead a talented team, collaborating with various stakeholders to turn business requirements into actionable solutions. The ideal candidate will possess advanced cloud architecture expertise, a solid understanding of DevOps practices, and excellent communication skills to train teams on leveraging cloud technologies. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in modernizing their cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in cloud architecture and software engineering.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python and Node.js for automation.
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable cloud solution architectures using AWS services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business needs.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery.

Skills

Cloud Solutions Expertise

API Development

Cloud Networking and Security

Containerization

Serverless Computing

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting and Automation

DevOps Practices

Education

AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional

AWS Specialty Certification

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Job description

AWS Solution Architect (Data Eco-System), Remote, VA, United States

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Solution Architect with advanced expertise in solution development to support a modern cloud-based ecosystem. This role involves implementing technology solutions that enhance business decision-making and processes across all business units, in alignment with the agency's architectural roadmap and enterprise goals.

The Cloud Solution Architect II will engage in a broad range of tasks related to the development, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure and applications. Responsibilities include enabling collaboration, automation, and efficiency in the development of cloud-based systems, thereby facilitating the rapid delivery of high-quality software and services to customers.

This position requires technical proficiency in cloud initiatives, adherence to software engineering best practices, leading a team of architects, and alignment with the agency’s technical direction. Additionally, the role involves training teams on leveraging the possibilities of cloud technologies to ensure successful adoption and implementation.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Hands-on solution development on AWS cloud and integrating with various internal and external applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and convert them into actionable solution components aligned with DBHDS’s Enterprise Solution architecture patterns, procedures, and policies.
• Design and develop scalable, resilient cloud solution architectures and engineering solutions using cloud-native services and technologies.
• Develop front-end components and back-end services to create cohesive applications within cloud and hybrid infrastructures using AWS.
• Create comprehensive solution documentation detailing the design, testing, and production support processes and procedures.
• Set up and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate updates and feature deployments.
• Ensure solution completeness through thorough testing and quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Manage configuration drift and ensure consistency across different environments, using tools like AWS CodeBuild/Deploy and AWS CloudFormation.
• Apply DevOps principles to streamline the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and enhance automation.
• Deploy solutions to various environments, establish monitoring processes, and ensure ongoing operational stability and application resiliency through system stress testing and feature enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand change requirements, provide technical expertise, and ensure solutions align with business needs.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement to enhance solution efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

Qualifications include:

• Expertise in Cloud Solutions: Ability to translate business requirements into fully tested solution workflows by designing, implementing, and maintaining technology assets using approved tools for both cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure) and on-premises environments.
• Proficiency in Cloud Platforms: Strong proficiency in cloud platforms, leveraging native cloud services for solution engineering.
• API Development: Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining APIs tailored for cloud environments (e.g., AWS API Gateway).
• Cloud Networking and Security: Understanding of cloud networking concepts (e.g., VPCs, subnets, security groups) and cloud security best practices, including IAM.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Serverless Computing: Experience with serverless architectures, event-driven models, and platforms (e.g., AWS Lambda).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Ability to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning using tools like AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Scripting and Automation: Skills in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Node.js) for automation tasks.
• Monitoring and Logging: Experience in setting up alerts, dashboards, and logs for cloud infrastructure and applications.
• DevOps Practices: Strong understanding of DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and collaboration tools (e.g., AWS CodePipeline).
• Compliance: Adherence to agency policies and procedures.

Additional Considerations:

• Candidates should demonstrate advanced expertise and experience in cloud architecture, software engineering (API development, algorithms), scripting (Python/Node.js), serverless, containerization, orchestration, and DevOps, particularly in building products within modern cloud ecosystems.
• The role requires excellent communication and training skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and interface effectively with business partners, understanding the agency’s business processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for troubleshooting, process optimization, and automation to create immediate impact.
• AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional and at least one AWS Specialty certification are preferred qualifications.