Distinguished Architect, AWS

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 174,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a senior Cloud Architect to lead the DevEx strategy and platform capabilities, enabling secure, scalable, compliant software delivery across Edwards Lifesciences. The role focuses on enterprise cloud standards, self-service platforms, DevSecOps, and platform engineering services.

The candidate will design scalable cloud solutions, ensure disaster recovery, and mentor teams while partnering with IT operations to strengthen governance and automation across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum twelve years of related experience is expected.
• Experience with enterprise-level cloud architectures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Architect enterprise-wide cloud solutions that are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Lead cloud architecture and design for enterprise and manufacturing/quality related solutions.
• Ensure disaster recovery and high availability in architecture.
• Collaborate on Infrastructure as Code and DevOps pipeline design.
• Develop and enforce enterprise cloud standards and guardrails.

Skills

Azure

AWS

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Docker

Java

Python

Cloud Architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards Lifesciences, we’re dedicated to developing ground‑breaking technologies with a genuine impact on patients’ lives. At the core of this commitment is our investment in cutting‑edge information technology. This supports our innovation and collaboration on a global scale, enabling our diverse teams to optimize both efficiency and success. As part of our IT team, your expertise and commitment will help facilitate our patient‑focused mission by developing and enhancing technological solutions. Lead the enterprise Developer Experience (DevEx) strategy, architecture, and platform capabilities that enable secure, scalable, compliant software delivery across Edwards Lifesciences. Establish enterprise development standards, self‑service developer platforms, DevSecOps capabilities, secure SDLC guardrails, and platform engineering services that accelerate software delivery while reducing operational risk and onboarding friction. Applies subject‑matter expertise and guidance to advance IT cloud activities and leadership decision‑making.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Architect enterprise wide level cloud solutions with an automation mindset that are scalable, secure and cost effective
• Lead Cloud Architecture and Design activities for enterprise-wide solutions and/or manufacturing and quality related solutions
• Architect solutions with disaster recovery and high availability in mind
• Partner with Technical Operations and other architects for Infrastructure as a code and DevOps pipeline design
• Establish and develop procedures for Enterprise Cloud Workloads while engaging proper Enterprise level standards
• Perform design and architecture reviews for complex cloud workloads and provide knowledge transfer to other architects
• Manage vendor relationship and harmonize needs across all stakeholders
• Lead Cloud Architecture and Design activities for Cloud based Product Development Incidental; Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer to other team members

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• A minimum of twelve years of related experience

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with Cloud Infrastructure and Software solutions
• Demonstrated experience with AWS or Azure Architectural Patterns
• Demonstrated experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, Automated Testing, Artifact Management, and Guardrail development
• Java, Python or other Object-Oriented Programming and troubleshooting skills preferred
• Proficiency with software tools for requirements management, engineering analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated technical project management skills on multi-year projects with multi-functional teams
• Familiarity with container and resource management technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives

For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $174,000 to $246,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient‑focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.