Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, DevOps, Docker, Microservices, Operations Guidelines, Production Systems, Proof of Concept, Security Monitoring, Software Engineering, Startup
Job Title: Amazon Certified Cloud Solutions Architect
Focus: AWS | Containerization | Cloud-Native & POCs
Location: Remote (US-based preferred)
Employment Type: Full-time / Contract / Consulting (flexible)
About the Role
We are looking for an Amazon Certified Cloud Solutions Architect with deep, hands-on experience in containerization technologies to design, implement, and scale modern cloud-native solutions on AWS.
This role is ideal for architects who enjoy building and experimenting, delivering proofs of concept (POCs), and translating ideas into scalable, production-ready architectures. You will work across a variety of environments, including innovation initiatives, startup customers, and cloud modernization programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS
- Design and implement containerized workloads using:
- Docker
- Kubernetes (Amazon EKS)
- Amazon ECS / AWS Fargate
- Build and deliver POCs, pilots, and MVPs with rapid turnaround
- Design microservices-based architectures
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications
- Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams
- Ensure solutions meet security, scalability, and performance best practices
- Document architectures, patterns, and operational guidelines
- Advise customers on cloud strategy, cost optimization, and best practices
Required Qualifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional - Required
- 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture or advanced cloud engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration
- Proven experience deploying workloads on AWS
- Solid understanding of networking, IAM, security, and monitoring in AWS
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with Amazon EKS in production environments
- Knowledge of service meshes, observability, and logging stacks
- Experience supporting startup or innovation teams
- Exposure to AI/ML or GenAI workloads running in containers
- Familiarity with GitOps and modern DevOps practices
Why Join Us
- Work on modern, cloud-native architectures
- High-impact, hands-on role (not just diagrams)
- Exposure to diverse projects across industries
- Opportunity to influence early technical decisions
- Flexible engagement models and strong growth opportunities
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for:
- AWS Solutions Architects passionate about containers and microservices
- Cloud engineers ready to step into an architecture-focused role
- Architects who enjoy POCs, innovation, and fast execution
- Professionals looking to work across multiple cloud initiatives