AWS Application Solution Architect
Chicago, IL, Hybrid/ Onsite
Qualifications:
∙ Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Masters degree is a plus.
∙ Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture, and 3 years specifically focused on AWS.
∙ AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional is required. Additional AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are highly desirable.
∙ Extensive experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFormation, etc.)
∙ Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
∙ Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and tools (e.g., IAM, KMS, Security Groups, etc.)
∙ Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline.
∙ Solid understanding of networking concepts, including VPNs, Direct Connect, and VPC peering.
∙ Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
∙ Proven experience in application optimization, including performance tuning, resource allocation, and scaling strategies.
∙ Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus).
∙ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ∙ Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
∙ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
∙ Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
∙ Strategic thinking and the ability to align technical solutions with business goals.
∙ Experience in multi-cloud environments (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus. ∙ Experience with serverless architecture and microservices.
∙ Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
∙ Experience with Contact Center Technologies is preferred.
