AWS Architect

Job Title: AWS Architect
Location: Columbus, OH ( Hybrid schedule onsite Tues - Thurs)
Pay Range: $80-$85hr
Candidates: US Citizens or GC Holders
Duration: 6mo contract to hire

As an AWS Architect, you will be part of the cloud engineering department supporting various development teams. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for innovative cloud solutions, which will align successfully with the organization.

What's the Job?

• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures on AWS.
• Architect and deploy microservices using Docker and Kubernetes (Amazon EKS).
• Collaborate with development teams to build backend services in Kotlin.
• Define and implement CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and reliability.

What's Needed?

• 9+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on AWS.
• Proven experience with microservices architecture and container orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with Amazon EKS, ECS, Fargate, and Docker/Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Kotlin for backend development (Spring Boot or Ktor preferred).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, and security best practices.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to shape cloud-native strategies and solutions.
• Work in a collaborative environment with talented professionals.
• Engage with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
• Contribute to high-impact projects within the organization.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.