AWS Cloud Software Architect

Job: AWS Cloud Software Architect
Remote
Location: Remote, must be capable of coming into office when needed (occasional) in Trenton, NJ
Hours per Week: 40
Project Start: Late August
Project Duration: 12 months with extension
Must be capable of commuting into the office in Trenton as needed
Job Description
We are looking for an AWS Cloud Software Architect to design and implement scalable, high-performance cloud-native solutions for our client s IT Application Development team. This position will be long-term contract, and remote with occasional need to commute into the office in Trenton, NJ.
What You ll Do
Develop responsive and intuitive front-end applications using ReactJS with TypeScript
Build robust back-end services with Python and SQL Alchemy
Implement workflow orchestration using Temporal
Design and optimize database schemas and queries
Coordinate with the DevOps group for CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and solutions
Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions using AWS technologies, including ECS, RDS, ALB, Route 53, and containerization strategies
Design applications adhering to functional and technical programming standards
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate user requirements into design specifications
Develop system specifications and interfaces
Review and understand the Application Team's work plan
Provide work status updates to the senior management team
Detail functional and process knowledge
Determine time estimates and schedules for work
Coordinate and collaborate with software developers to ensure solutions meet business requirements
Identify and track issues, risks, and action items
Contribute to creating feature specifications and technical design blueprints
Build feature-focused testing, including AI-assisted unit and integration test generation
Contribute to user acceptance testing procedures and monitor results
Assist in performance and load testing procedures and issue remediation
Create documentation and playbooks for AWS-hosted applications supported by the client.
Mentor staff to gain familiarity and comfort supporting AWS cloud-native applications
Lead knowledge transfer sessions for staff members
Establish and lead AI-assisted development practices, mentoring staff on effective, responsible adoption of Claude Code / AWS Kiro across the SDLC
What You'll Need

Required:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
8+ years of experience as an Application Developer in an AWS Cloud environment, with hands-on development expertise to collaborate with vendors and mentor team members
8+ years of proficiency in ReactJS front-end development
8+ years of strong Python programming skills
8+ years of experience with Flask web application framework
8+ years of experience with containerization and microservices architecture
8+ years of experience with SQL Alchemy ORM
8+ years of experience with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases
8+ years of understanding security best practices in cloud environments
8+ years of extensive experience with AWS Cloud services (ECS, RDS, ALB, Route 53, CloudWatch, Side-car patterns)
4+ years of hands-on experience using AI coding harnesses/agents preferably Claude Code or AWS Kiro with the judgment to know when to rely on AI output and when to override it
Preferred:
Familiarity with Temporal or similar workflow orchestration
Experience as a full-stack developer with comprehensive AWS Cloud expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications using native AWS services and modern development frameworks
Demonstrated ability to integrate agentic AI development tools into team workflows establishing prompting standards, guardrails, and review practices to improve delivery velocity and code quality without compromising security or maintainability
Understanding of secure, responsible AI-tool usage (data handling, IP protection, and human review gates) within a regulated/public-sector environment