• Charlotte, NC
  • Full-time
  • Employee
  • Instant Apply
4 days ago

Job Description

Job Title : Senior AWS Application Architect

Position Overview

Design and build scalable, secure, and cloud-native applications on AWS while helping modernize legacy systems into resilient microservices architectures. This role combines hands-on architecture, technical leadership, and close collaboration with engineering and business stakeholders to deliver high-performance distributed applications.

What You'll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Design scalable, fault-tolerant, and highly available applications using AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, and DynamoDB.

  • Lead the modernization and migration of legacy on-premises applications into cloud-native, microservices-based architectures.

  • Align application designs with the AWS Well-Architected Framework, emphasizing security, reliability, and performance efficiency.

  • Provide technical leadership on design patterns, coding best practices, and effective use of AWS APIs and SDKs.

  • Optimize AWS resource utilization to improve cost efficiency while maintaining application performance.

  • Implement secure cloud solutions using IAM, encryption, and VPC network isolation.

  • Communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of software development experience, including 3–5 years focused on AWS cloud architecture and design.

  • Deep understanding of microservices, serverless computing, containerization, and API-driven development.

  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, Node.js, or Go.

  • Hands-on experience with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).

  • Experience with RDS, Aurora, and DynamoDB data architecture.

  • Experience with CI/CD tools including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline


What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationCharlotte, NC
Job TypeFull-time, Employee
IndustryComputer/IT Services
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1990
Websitehttps://www.htcinc.com/

About Company

Shaping careers since 1990 - our long tenured employees are a testimony of the work culture. Join our global employee base of 12,000 and help us bring human expertise to tech in order to deliver purposeful solutions that amplify value.

Skills

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
  • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
  • Architectural Servicesunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Cloud Applicationsunmatched
  • Cloud Architectureunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
  • Continuous Integrationunmatched
  • Cryptographyunmatched
  • Design Patterns Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Distributed Applicationsunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • GitHubunmatched
  • Jenkinsunmatched
  • Microservicesunmatched
  • Resource Utilizationunmatched
  • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Software Designunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched

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