AWS Solutions Architect

ISO New England Inc.; Holyoke (MA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 3 days

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Flexible hours

Onsite gym

Free coffee

Employee networks

401(k) planning

Job summary

ISO New England Inc. is seeking an AWS Solutions Architect to join the Enterprise Architecture team. The role focuses on designing secure, reliable, and cost-effective AWS cloud architectures and guiding DevOps teams on cloud-based patterns and implementation approaches.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software development or cloud solutions, strong communication, and experience with the AWS Well-Architected framework. This U.S. based position offers a hybrid work model and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.
• 7+ years of software development or cloud solution implementation experience.
• Proven experience as a solutions architect or guiding cloud architecture for developers.
• Experience applying the AWS Well-Architected framework.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, reliable, and cost-effective AWS cloud architectures.
• Advise development and DevOps teams on AWS services, architecture patterns, and implementation approaches.
• Establish cloud standards, reusable reference architectures, and best practices.
• Build prototypes and contribute to Terraform modules.
• Define current- and future-state architectures and communicate decisions to technical and business stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging AWS services and help shape the cloud adoption roadmap.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

AWS Well-Architected

Cloud architecture guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Terraform

Job description

ISO New England is the independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in our region and planning for the future of the electric grid. We are at the forefront of New England’s ongoing transition to clean energy.

We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Solutions Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AWS cloud computing and will play a crucial role in guiding our DevOps teams on cloud-based architectures. This position requires strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills.

What We Offer You

• A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters
• A highly engaged work environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and employee safety and wellbeing
• Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus
• Robust benefits package, including:
• Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
• Flexible work hours
• Employee Business Networks
• Free coffee at our onsite café
• Hybrid work environment (3 days/week onsite)
• Distance-based relocation assistance available

How You Will Make An Impact

• Design secure, reliable, and cost-effective AWS cloud architectures.
• Advise development and DevOps teams on AWS services, architecture patterns, and implementation approaches.
• Establish cloud standards, reusable reference architectures, and best practices.
• Build prototypes and contribute to shared Terraform modules.
• Define current- and future-state architectures and communicate decisions to technical and business stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging AWS services and help shape the cloud adoption roadmap.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other relevant areas.
• Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.
• 7+ years’ of software development or cloud solution implementation experience.
• Proven experience as a solutions architect or experience providing cloud architecture guidance and technical direction to developers.
• Experience applying the AWS Well-Architected framework.

This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).

The expected salary range for this position is below. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision), flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions and a student debt benefit, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits, paid time off, paid leave, a wellness program, an employee assistance program and other great company perks.

Salary Range

$155,000 - $190,000 USD

This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an EEO employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, disability (including learning, mental, intellectual, and physical), service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Drug Free Environment

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.