Senior AWS Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior AWS Engineer for a 12-month contract. You will design scalable AWS cloud architectures, lead migration and modernization efforts, and implement Terraform-based IaC to support enterprise cloud transformations.

The role requires strong AWS expertise, cloud security, and collaboration with architecture, security, DevOps, and application teams to ensure enterprise-grade performance and availability.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of enterprise architecture and software engineering experience.
• 8+ years designing and implementing cloud-based solutions on AWS.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native architectures.
• Proven experience leading large-scale AWS cloud migration projects.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform.
• Experience with cloud security, high availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable AWS cloud architecture and infrastructure solutions.
• Lead enterprise-scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Develop cloud-native applications and infrastructure solutions using AWS services.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Design and maintain highly available, fault-tolerant, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Implement cloud security policies, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and configuration management.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment.
• Manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Amazon EKS.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud architecture

AWS

Cloud migration leadership

Security & compliance

Tools

Terraform

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Senior AWS Engineer
Location: Alpharetta, GA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Bill Rate: $95/hr
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To be Disclosed
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Engineer with extensive expertise in cloud architecture, AWS infrastructure, enterprise cloud migration, and modernization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing scalable cloud solutions, implementing cloud security practices, and managing enterprise-level cloud transformation initiatives, preferably within the banking and financial services industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement scalable AWS cloud architecture and infrastructure solutions.
• Lead enterprise-scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Develop cloud-native applications and infrastructure solutions using AWS services.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Design and maintain highly available, fault-tolerant, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Implement cloud security policies, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and configuration management.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment.
• Manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Amazon EKS.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Collaborate with architecture, security, DevOps, and application development teams.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet enterprise security, scalability, and performance requirements.

Required Skills:

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and software engineering.
• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing cloud-based solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native architectures.
• Proven experience leading large-scale AWS cloud migration projects.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform.
• Experience with cloud security, high availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery.
• Experience working with large banking or financial institutions.
• Knowledge of investment banking, commercial banking, or capital markets.

Technical Skills:

• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
• Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.