AWS Solutions Architect - Cloud & Data Strategy (Hybrid)

CLS Living; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) with Company Matching

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flex (

Life Insurance & Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development & Advancement

Supportive, Fun, and Flexible Work Env

Unmatched Company Culture

Job summary

CLS Living seeks an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to design, build, and optimize its cloud infrastructure and data systems, aligned with the Entrata software platform. This brand-new role offers a greenfield opportunity to shape CLS Living’s cloud and data ecosystem from the ground up, with leadership responsibilities and a focus on secure, scalable, and innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate is certified, autonomous, and ready to lead data and cloud initiatives across the organization,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on AWS architecture or data engineering experience.
• AWS Certification (Solutions Architect – Professional required).
• Strong background in AWS services: S3, Lambda, Glue, QuickSight, CloudFormation, API Gateway, IAM, Bedrock.
• Experience integrating and optimizing Entrata software or similar real estate management systems.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, or JavaScript for automation and integration.
• Strategic thinker who can operate autonomously — this is not a junior-level role.
• Must be able to work in the office (with possible hybrid flexibility).
• No Sponsorship Available at This Time

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS-based infrastructure for data collection, storage, and analytics.
• Deploy and manage AWS services such as S3, Glue, Datadrew, QuickSight, Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, CloudFormation, and IAM.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security across all AWS environments.
• Automate environment setup and deployment using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Collaborate on data flows and integrations that support Entrata and CLS operational systems.
• Architect and manage ETL pipelines to gather data from multiple internal systems (Entrata, CRM, IoT, property management, and financial platforms).
• Build and maintain data lakes and warehouses using AWS Glue, S3, and Redshift.
• Develop RESTful APIs and data interfaces to integrate with Entrata and third-party applications.
• Implement governance, monitoring, and optimization strategies to ensure clean, reliable data.
• Pull and structure market data to drive business intelligence and forecasting.
• Build interactive dashboards and reporting tools using AWS QuickSight.
• Support operations, finance, and property management teams with data visualization, KPIs, and insights.
• Integrate AI/ML tools (Amazon SageMaker, Bedrock) for forecasting, anomaly detection, and predictive modeling.
• Work in-office to understand the business strategy and define how data supports each function.
• Develop custom tools and software that fit CLS Living’s needs and enhance Entrata’s capabilities.
• Collaborate across departments to identify gaps and implement scalable, innovative solutions.
• Serve as a key technical advisor and architect, providing guidance on data and cloud strategy.
• Apply AWS best practices for encryption, IAM policies, and compliance with internal standards.
• Monitor and manage system health using CloudWatch, Config, and GuardDuty.

Skills

AWS architecture

Python

SQL

JavaScript

Entrata integration

Tools

S3

Lambda

Glue

QuickSight

CloudFormation

API Gateway

IAM

Bedrock

Terraform

Job description

CLS Living seeks an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to design, build, and optimize its cloud infrastructure and data systems, aligned with the Entrata software platform. This brand-new role offers a greenfield opportunity to shape CLS Living’s cloud and data ecosystem from the ground up, with leadership responsibilities and a focus on secure, scalable, and innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate is certified, autonomous, and ready to lead data and cloud initiatives across the organization,