AWS Solutions Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Relocation assistance

Performance bonus

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Onsite gym

Job summary

ISO New England Inc. is seeking a senior cloud architect to design scalable AWS architectures and guide cross-functional teams in choosing patterns and services. You will define standards, create reference architectures, and promote re-use across projects.

Ideal candidates will have strong AWS expertise, serverless experience, and IaC (Terraform), with 7+ years in software design. Hybrid work with relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong AWS knowledge with serverless and IaC experience.
• Proven collaboration across IT and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Design cloud architectures that meet business requirements and IT standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to select patterns and services.
• Define standards, create reference architectures, promote re-use.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams and communicate decisions.
• Prototype cloud solutions and contribute to shared Terraform modules.
• Stay current with AWS trends to guide service adoption.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Cloud architecture

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS services

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.

What We Offer You

• Hybrid work environment - 3 days/week onsite
• Distance-based relocation assistance available
• 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
• Free coffee at our onsite café
• Flexible work hours
• Employee Business Networks
• A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters

How you will make an Impact

• As part of a team of architects, design cloud architectures that meet business requirements, technology standards, and align with the four tenets of IT at ISO New England: Efficiency, Reliability, Security and Cost Effectiveness.
• Collaborate with development teams to evaluate needs and provide architectural guidance in using the right patterns and services for solutions.
• Facilitate the definition of standards and best practices, create reference architectures, all to promote re-usability.
• Create and maintain current and future state solution architecture diagrams and communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders.
• Prototype cloud solutions, write terraform, and contribute to company-wide shared terraform modules when necessary.
• Stay current with the latest trends for AWS services, tools, and best practices to help define the organization's roadmap for adoption of new services and technologies.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other relevant areas.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across IT and business partners, deep AWS knowledge and experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 7+ years’ experience in software development and designing and implementing solutions with AWS services including serverless computing and IaC (Terraform).
• 5+ years’ experience as a solutions architect or experience providing cloud architecture guidance and technical direction to developers.
• Ability to design and implement solutions that meet 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 $155,000 - $190,000 per year. 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.

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.