Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Architecture Design: Design scalable, high-performance, and cost-effective solutions using AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, etc.) in alignment with client requirements.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Cloud Migration: Assist in the migration of on-premises workloads to the AWS cloud, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and secure networking.
• Cost Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize cloud resource usage to ensure cost-efficiency while meeting performance requirements.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with application developers, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure cloud solutions meet technical and business objectives.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Set up and manage monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., CloudWatch, CloudTrail) to ensure system performance and quickly identify and resolve issues.
• Client Engagement: Interact with clients to understand their needs, provide technical expertise, and communicate complex cloud concepts in an understandable manner.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of AWS services (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, etc.).
  • Experience with cloud-native architectures and microservices-based designs.
  • Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
  • Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with cloud security concepts and tools (IAM, encryption, VPC security, etc.).
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus) for performance tracking and alerting.

• Certifications:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional level preferred.
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (optional but preferred).
  • Other relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator) are a plus.

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with clients and team members.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • A collaborative mindset with a focus on team success.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in AWS cloud infrastructure and architecture design.
• Previous experience working in an enterprise environment with large-scale cloud implementations.
• Proven experience with cloud migration, cloud-native application development, and DevOps practices.