Job Description

Job Title: AWS Cloud Architect

Location: Bothell, WA (Remote)

Type: Contract

Job Description:

Day to Day Job Duties:

Design, architect, and deploy Hybrid Cloud environments spanning AWS (and Azure where applicable), covering compute, networking, and storage
Administer and maintain cloud and on-prem OS/server environments, including ongoing troubleshooting and performance tuning
Build and maintain automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) to streamline provisioning, deployment, and management of cloud resources
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies such as DevSecOps, AIOps, and Containers as part of client solutions
Work independently on project engagements, recommending solutions and validating them through Proof of Concepts (POCs)
Debug and analyze complex technical issues, including handling P1/P2 incident calls and escalations
Author formal external Root Cause Analysis (RCA) documentation and deliver related presentations to customers
Mentor and support L1/L2/L3 support staff, providing technical guidance during escalations
Communicate directly with internal teams and external customers, both in writing and verbally, to resolve issues and deliver a strong customer experience

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud architecture, networking, and storage; Azure experience a plus
Minimum 3+ years of experience designing and deploying Hybrid Cloud environments
Minimum 3+ years of scripting/automation experience, including IaC/Terraform
Minimum 2+ years of OS/server administration and maintenance experience
Minimum 2+ years of experience handling P1/P2 incident calls, escalations, and formal RCA documentation
Demonstrated experience working independently on client-facing project engagements and conducting POCs

Degree: Bachelors in computer science or equivalent work experience

Nice to Have:

AWS Cloud Architect

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