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AWS Cloud Architect / Solutions Engineer

Jobot

Hoffman Estates, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$175,000–$185,000 Per Year
SKILLS
AWS Lambda, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Best Practices, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Corporate Policies, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Distributed Computing, Enterprise Applications, Health Maintenance, Identify Issues, Information Assets, Jenkins, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microservices, Microsoft .NET, Network Security, Offshoring, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Protective Services, Risk Analysis, Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Infrastructure, Software Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Systems Reliability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Hoffman Estates, IL
POSTED
Today
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Salary: $175,000 - $185,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leading financial technology organization dedicated to helping consumers navigate and overcome debt through innovative software solutions and secure payment technology. Our platforms empower businesses to operate more efficiently while improving financial outcomes for the individuals they serve. With a growing national presence and a collaborative culture, we are committed to building technology that creates meaningful impact.

Why join us?

Join a mission-driven team where your work directly contributes to helping people achieve greater financial stability and success. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern technologies, collaborate with talented professionals, and influence products used by organizations across the country. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and the chance to make a lasting impact through technology and innovation.

Job Details

AWS Cloud Architect / Solutions Engineer
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect / Solutions Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of a secure, scalable AWS-based microservices infrastructure. This role will play a critical part in the migration of a legacy CRM platform from PHP to a modern .NET-based architecture while ensuring security, reliability, and operational excellence throughout the process.

The ideal candidate will partner closely with offshore development teams and internal engineers, providing technical leadership, architectural guidance, and hands-on expertise in AWS cloud technologies, microservices, and cloud security best practices.

Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design and implement a scalable, secure, and cost-efficient AWS microservices architecture to support the migration of a legacy CRM platform from PHP to .NET.
Provide technical oversight and guidance to offshore engineering teams, ensuring adherence to security standards, performance expectations, and project timelines.
Mentor and upskill internal engineering teams on AWS services, cloud-native development, microservices architecture, and cloud security best practices.
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, ELK Stack, Prometheus, or Grafana to maintain system health, performance, and security visibility.
Serve as the primary technical liaison between internal stakeholders and external development resources.
Architect secure integrations between legacy PHP systems and modern .NET microservices, ensuring seamless data flow, reliability, and system integrity.
Establish and enforce AWS security best practices, including IAM least privilege access, VPC segmentation, encryption standards, network security controls, and compliance requirements.
Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, security, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Conduct regular security assessments, risk reviews, and architecture audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information assets in accordance with company policies and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Required Skills
7+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering, including at least 3 years of hands-on AWS experience in production environments.
Strong expertise with AWS services including EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch.
Proven experience designing, deploying, and supporting microservices architectures, preferably within .NET environments.
Familiarity with PHP and .NET development to support modernization and migration initiatives.
Experience implementing and managing monitoring and observability platforms for distributed cloud systems.
Deep knowledge of AWS security services and best practices, including AWS Shield, WAF, KMS, GuardDuty, IAM, and network security controls.
Experience leading technical teams, managing external vendors or contractors, and mentoring engineers.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across distributed teams and stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications
AWS Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) and/or AWS Security Specialty.
Experience building and securing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, or similar tools.
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container security within AWS environments.
Previous experience supporting CRM platforms, enterprise application modernization, or large-scale cloud migration initiatives.

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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About the Company

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Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com

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