Senior AWS Architect

Ao Connect Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior AWS Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions. This high-impact role requires expertise in banking and payments systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect robust AWS solutions, guide the migration of legacy systems, and uphold best practices in cloud governance. If you have a passion for cloud architecture and a strong background in the banking industry, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Strong banking industry experience is essential.
• Experience in payments systems is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of network architecture and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design robust AWS solutions for banking platforms.
• Lead the migration of legacy systems to AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure best practices for security and scalability in AWS.

Skills

AWS Architecture

Cloud Security

DevOps Practices

Java

Python

Node.js

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

AWS Certification (Associate or Professional)

8+ years in Cloud Architecture

Job description

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Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior AWS Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in banking, with payments experience considered a significant advantage. This is a high-impact role working across multiple teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design robust AWS solutions to support critical banking platforms and services.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of architecture with business goals.
• Lead the migration of legacy systems to AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure best practices for security, scalability, and cost-efficiency in AWS environments.
• Act as the cloud governance authority and provide guidance on AWS usage and architectural patterns.
• Create architectural documentation, diagrams, and playbooks to support delivery teams.
• Conduct reviews and audits of cloud-based solutions to ensure compliance and performance optimization.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• AWS Certification – Associate or Professional level (mandatory).
• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a focus on AWS.
• Strong banking industry experience is essential.
• Experience in payments systems is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of cloud security, network architecture, DevOps practices, and microservices.
• Proven development background (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js) with the ability to guide and support engineering teams.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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