REMOTE Lead AWS Systems Architect

Jobs via Dice; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 96,432 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

A leading technology staffing agency is seeking a Lead AWS Systems Architect for a fully remote contract role based in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will lead projects focused on AWS Microservices and mentor a development team. Candidates should have expertise in Node.js and automated testing. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, alongside a competitive hourly pay of $70.00 - $90.00.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead role focused on AWS Microservices, specifically AWS Lambda and Step Functions.
• Strong backend development skills using Node.js.
• Proven capabilities in automated testing.
• Ability to coach team members on best practices.
• Experience in conducting PR reviews and ensuring quality.

Responsibilities

• Implement best practices with the engineering team.
• Conduct PR reviews to ensure code quality.
• Mentor the team on testing strategies.
• Identify architectural improvements.
• Engage in hands-on architecture design.

Skills

Leading AWS microservices architecture

Node.js (backend)

Automated testing expertise

Coaching and mentoring

Conducting PR reviews

Job description

Lead AWS Systems Architect (Remote) – Contract

Our client is searching for a Lead AWS Systems Architect for a remote contract position. All candidates must have experience in a lead role focused on AWS Microservices (Specifically AWS Lambda and Step Functions), Node.js (backend), Automated Testing, Coaching best practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the engineering team to implement best practices and build sustainable development habits.
• Conduct PR reviews to ensure code quality, prevent regressions, and reinforce testing discipline.
• Mentor the team on testing strategies and help level up their skill set in quality assurance.
• Identify architectural and design improvements that support scalability and maintainability.
• Hands‑on architecture design as well as lead duties.

Qualifications

• Experience leading AWS microservices architecture (Lambda, Step Functions).
• Strong Node.js (backend) development skills.
• Proven automated testing expertise.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members on best practices.
• Experience conducting PR reviews and ensuring code quality.

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA, and is fully remote.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $70.00 - $90.00/hr.
• Benefits available for temporary role (as applicable):
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)
  • Short and long‑term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Fully remote.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. TEKsystems is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.