Sr. Level AWS Solutions Architect
Sr. Level AWS Solutions Architect
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Job Description
Role: Sr. Level AWS Solutions Architect
Location: Houston TX (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract to Hire
Client: Entergy
Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Architect to lead our Center of Excellence (CoE) for AWS. This role involves designing and implementing cloud solutions that leverage AWS services to enhance our organizations cloud capabilities drive innovation and ensure best practices in cloud architecture.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Responsible for leading the innovative development of business solutions implemented through IT to enable the business to meet its objectives. The role requires an in-depth understanding of available AWS technologies the business units operations its operating model capability needs and business challenges. The role is an active leader and application visionary who shapes the technology demand among the business unit.
The Senior AWS Architect will lead the Center of Excellence (CoE) and be responsible for designing and implementing scalable secure and cost-effective cloud solutions on the AWS platform. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand business requirements translating them into technical solutions and providing guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Cloud Architecture and Design:
- Provide overall design guidelines for software and hardware integration performance reliability operating and security designs for the AWS Platform.
- Lead the architecture design and implementation of scalable secure and cost-effective AWS solutions.
- Conduct assessments of existing applications and infrastructure to identify opportunities for cloud migration and optimization.
- Develop and maintain documentation for cloud architecture processes and procedures.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Support business units in the creation of project business cases (e.g. success criteria).
- Capture business capability requirements functional requirements and expected service levels from business unit and stated EA solutions to create an actionable Business and IT roadmap.
- Support BU leadership in identifying opportunities for emerging technologies through collaboration with the EA function to enable business strategies.
- Liaise between the client vendors project management and the technical team on questions issues and revisions to the solution architecture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies and best practices for cloud adoption.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing:
- Mentor and guide AWS support team on AWS services tools and methodologies.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams.
- Mentor support team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops to improve cloud literacy across the organization.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technology and AWS services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum experience required of the position
At least 10 years of experience working with technology and how it supports the business. Must be a senior level AWS subject matter expert.
Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position
Deep understanding and practical experience of industry application solutions. Wide experience in developing customer-centric solutions. Working knowledge in all areas of technology (infrastructure commercial applications software development end-user platforms IT operations). Planning experience especially the design of longer-term strategies. Ability to communicate and present effectively with all levels in the organization including executive management. Excellent interpersonal communications skills. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Working knowledge of architecture concepts and the ability to integrate business needs and technology capabilities. A detail level of knowledge of AWS having a full understanding from an Admin role.
- 5 years of experience in IT with a focus on cloud architecture and engineering.
- Strong communication and presentation skills as the role requires interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud-native applications and architectures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Proven experience (5 years) as a Solution Architect or similar role with a focus on AWS cloud solutions.
- Strong knowledge of AWS services (EC2 S3 RDS Lambda IAM etc.) and best practices.
- Experience with cloud migration strategies and implementation.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing security and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD Infrastructure as Code).
- Strong expertise in AWS services including but not limited to EC2 S3 RDS Lambda and IAM.
Certificates
Relevant AWS certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional) are highly desirable.
Employment Type
Full-time
