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Lead Cloud Platform Architect / AWS / Python

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLCCambridge, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 6 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

This client creates a SaaS platform that supports life science and pharmaceutical companies. They are looking for a Senior Cloud Platform Architect to build and support AWS infrastructure. This is a full-time position, requiring three days per week on-site in Greater Boston.

In this role, you will help shape cloud architecture, develop infrastructure using tools like Python and Infrastructure-as-Code, and build reliable CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation to ensure high-quality software delivery. Additionally, you'll guide technical decisions across the organization, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and built to handle large volumes of complex data.

Required Skills & Experience
  • 7 + years of experience in Cloud/DevOps Engineering
  • 2+ years in a senior or technical leadership role
  • Experience designing and building systems in AWS environments
  • Strong proficiency in Python
  • Hands-on experience with data platforms, data pipelines, or data-intensive applications
  • Experience with API's, microservices, and cloud-native architecture
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform and CloudFormation
  • Strong experience managing CICD systems, preferably with GitHub Actions
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience working with scientific data, life sciences, or lab systems (ELN, LIMS)
  • Experience supporting AI/ML or data platforms
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 60% Building AWS Infrastructure
  • 20% Managing CICD Pipelines
  • 20% Deployment Automation
Daily Responsibilities
  • 70% Hands On
  • 20% Management Duties
  • 10% Team Collaboration

The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Company paid Life Insurance, LTD/STD

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Skills

401k
Microservices
AWS
CloudFormation
GitHub Actions
Kubernetes
Python
Terraform

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