REMOTE Lead AWS Systems Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)

Job summary

A tech staffing company is seeking a Lead AWS Systems Architect for a remote contract position. The role requires experience with AWS Microservices, Node.js, and Automated Testing, along with mentoring capabilities. Responsibilities include implementing best practices with the engineering team and conducting design reviews. Competitive hourly pay of $70.00 - $90.00 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead role focused on AWS Microservices.
• Strong background in backend development with Node.js.
• Proven skills in Automated Testing and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the engineering team to implement best practices.
• Conduct PR reviews to ensure code quality.
• Mentor the team on testing strategies and improve their skills.
• Identify improvements that support scalability and maintainability.
• Perform hands-on architecture and lead design reviews.

Skills

AWS Microservices (AWS Lambda and Step Functions)

Node.js (backend)

Automated Testing

Coaching best practices

Job description

Lead AWS Systems Architect (Remote)

Our client is searching for a Lead AWS Systems Architect for a remote contract position.

All candidates must have experience in a lead role that has focused on AWS Microservices (specifically AWS Lambda and Step Functions), Node.js (backend), Automated Testing, and 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.
• Perform hands‑on architecture, while leading team efforts and design reviews.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract position; the role is fully remote.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 – $90.00 per hour.

Eligible, temporary employees may receive the following benefits:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth contributions available
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

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

EEO Statement

The company 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.