AWS Architect
bayone solutionsAugusta, GA
Senior AWS Cloud Transformation Architect
Location: Remote
Position Overview:
We are looking for a seasoned AWS Cloud Architect to lead enterprise-wide cloud transformation initiatives and accelerate the modernization of business-critical applications. This role is focused on reimagining legacy platforms and delivering modern, cloud-native solutions that improve scalability, operational efficiency, and application performance. As a key technical leader, you will define cloud architecture standards, establish automation-first practices, and guide the evolution of traditional applications into highly resilient microservices-based ecosystems. You will work closely with engineering teams, stakeholders, and implementation partners to ensure successful execution of modernization programs on AWS.What You'll Be DoingCloud Transformation & Solution Design Develop future-state cloud architectures for applications currently running in traditional on-premise environments. Lead large-scale modernization efforts utilizing AWS best practices and modernization frameworks. Design migration strategies that move organizations beyond basic infrastructure migration toward fully optimized cloud-native solutions. Evaluate existing application landscapes and create transformation roadmaps that improve agility, reliability, and cost efficiency. Facilitate architecture reviews, modernization assessments, and technical discovery workshops.
Infrastructure Engineering & Automation:
- Establish Infrastructure as Code standards across the organization using AWS CDK and TypeScript.
- Create reusable deployment frameworks and architecture patterns that promote consistency, security, and operational excellence.
- Build automated delivery pipelines that support continuous integration, testing, compliance validation, and deployment.
- Eliminate manual provisioning processes through scalable automation and governance controls.
- Platform & Application Modernization
- Drive modernization initiatives involving:
- Amazon ECS with FargateAWS LambdaAmazon Aurora PostgreSQLAmazon S3Support migration efforts from legacy application stacks and traditional database platforms to modern AWS-native services.
- Promote containerization, microservices adoption, and serverless computing where appropriate.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
Act as the primary cloud architecture advisor for modernization programs.
Provide technical oversight for third-party implementation teams and consulting partners.
Guide engineering teams on cloud-native design principles, architectural best practices, and DevOps methodologies.
Partner with business and technology leaders to align cloud initiatives with organizational goals.
Required Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud architecture, or enterprise technology environments.
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience leading AWS migration and modernization engagements.
- Demonstrated success designing enterprise-scale AWS solutions and transformation strategies.
- Strong background in application modernization, cloud adoption, and platform engineering.
- Technical SkillsMust-Have
- Advanced expertise with AWS CDK (TypeScript).Deep knowledge of AWS architecture, automation, and cloud governance.
- Experience designing solutions using:
- Amazon ECS/FargateAWS LambdaAmazon Aurora PostgreSQLAmazon S3Strong understanding of CI/CD implementation and DevOps practices.
- Experience working with AWS modernization methodologies and transformation programs.
Certifications
Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
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