Cloud Architect / Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) AWS & AI

Job Description: Cloud Architect / Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - AWS & AI

Location : Santa Clara

Duration: 3 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect / Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to enable citizen developers using Replit Enterprise to securely build, integrate, and deploy enterprise applications. The role will focus on AWS cloud architecture, AI-enabled applications, enterprise integrations, and establishing reusable patterns and governance guardrails.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement secure, scalable AWS cloud solutions.

Enable enterprise integrations with platforms such as Snowflake, Salesforce, databases, and SaaS applications.

Support AI-powered application development using LLMs, generative AI, and AWS AI services.

Establish security, access control, secrets management, testing, CI/CD, and observability guardrails.

Develop reusable integration templates, reference architectures, and implementation cookbooks.

Work directly with citizen developers to troubleshoot issues and enable secure application deployment.

Contribute to enterprise governance standards and scalable developer enablement practices.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, solution architecture, or application development.

Strong hands-on AWS experience and knowledge of cloud security best practices.

Experience with APIs, SaaS integrations, IAM, and secrets management.

Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar programming languages.

Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and application monitoring.

Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Replit Enterprise or similar AI-assisted development platforms.

Experience integrating Snowflake, Salesforce, and enterprise systems.

Familiarity with Amazon Bedrock, LLMs, and generative AI applications.

Prior experience as a Forward Deployed Engineer or in developer enablement.

Engagement Focus: Enable secure enterprise application deployment through hands-on engineering, reusable cookbooks, and governance guardrails that empower citizen developers to build independently.