AWS Cloud Architect (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an AWS Cloud Architect in the United States.

The AWS Cloud Architect will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions to support complex federal programs. This role involves shaping cloud strategy, developing DevSecOps pipelines, and ensuring secure, resilient, and cost-efficient cloud architectures. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with stakeholders to assess technology stacks, provide architectural guidance, and implement scalable solutions using AWS PaaS and SaaS services. They will also mentor technical teams, conduct architecture walkthroughs, and contribute to Agile development processes. The position offers the opportunity to influence critical infrastructure, enhance operational efficiency, and apply cutting-edge cloud technologies in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures and DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Assess existing technology stacks and provide architectural recommendations for cloud-native migration.
• Implement Proof of Concepts to validate solutions and guide technical decisions.
• Conduct architecture walkthroughs for stakeholders and provide clear, actionable guidance.
• Ensure all cloud solutions meet security, compliance, and operational excellence standards.
• Support Agile development processes including daily standups, sprint refinements, and demos.
• Provide thought leadership on cloud platform technology, automation, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering and/or cloud services development.
• Strong expertise in AWS services, including VPC, subnets, DNS, EC2, API Gateway, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, ELK, EKS, and IAM.
• Hands-on experience creating DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines in AWS with high availability, performance, and security considerations.
• Familiarity with programming languages: Java, JavaScript, C# (.NET Core and Framework), MuleSoft, Angular, Swift, Node.js, Spring Framework, Spring Boot.
• Knowledge of cross-platform scripting languages and build tools: Python, Artifactory, Groovy, Maven, MS Build, Nexus, NuGet.
• Understanding of APIs, WebHooks, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, SMTP, and SQL query.
• Strong knowledge of security tools and practices: SonarQube, Micro Focus Fortify, Nexus IQ, and automating security in CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with SOA, microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud-ready SaaS/PaaS solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Federal government experience is a plus, particularly in supporting scientific or data-intensive applications.

Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, including PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Redis, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, and vector databases

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $99,590–$138,000 (based on experience and qualifications).
• Fully remote or hybrid work locations across multiple U.S. cities.
• Paid time off including parental, military, and bereavement leave.
• Eleven paid federal holidays, including floating holidays.
• Health and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee coverage.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage with employer-paid premiums.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match fully vested after two years.
• Flexible benefits including FSA, DFSA, and HSA plans.
• Annual tuition and professional development reimbursement.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process, designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team performs an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!