Senior AWS Could Architect

Senior AWS Cloud Architect

Synechron Consulting is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Architect with demonstrable experience designing, implementing and supporting scalable AWS Cloud Platform solutions for Enterprise customers. Strong project organization and communication skills, along with technical expertise and attention to detail are key in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Working in tandem with our Architect and Engineering team to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the clients.
• Planning, designing and developing cloud-based applications.
• Managing cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines.
• Deploying and debugging cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training as required.
• Employing exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to see and solve issues before they snowball into problems.
• Using your extensive knowledge of APIs to design RESTful services, and integrate them with existing data providers, using JSON or XML as needed.
• Lead and develop best practices for larger Cloud Engineer team.
• Building and designing web services in the cloud, along with implementing the set-up of geographically redundant services.
• Orchestrating and automating cloud-based platforms throughout the company.
• Stay current with industry trends, making recommendations as needed to help the company excel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering; Master’s degree a plus.
• Certification as an AWS Solutions Architect, Cloud Security Certification, and/or OpenStack Administrator Certification a plus. (Other cloud-related certification also a plus.)
• 5 years’ experience in developing software using languages such as Java, Python, C++ or Ruby.
• Experience with SOA applications and cloud-based services, preferably AWS.
• Experience working with OpenStack, Linux/UNIX, Rackspace, Docker and Microsoft Azure.
• Five to ten years experience in a Cloud Architect role or related position.
• Knowledge of web services, API, REST and RPC.
• Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP and distributed networks.
• Database experience, including knowledge of SQL and NoSQL, and related data stores such as Postgres.
• Extensive experience with open-source technology, software development and system engineering.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to stay focused on completing tasks and meeting goals within a busy workspace.
• Strong knowledge of AWS Cloud Architecture and its impact on greater business practices.
• Skilled at working in tandem with a team of engineers, or alone as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Us

Synechron started in 2001 as a small, self-funded team and we’ve continued building from the ground up, watching our organization grow to over 13,000+ people spread across 36 offices in 17 countries within key global markets.

From our solid financial services industry foundation, we have become a prominent global digital consulting firm for large financial services and technology firms. With a key focus on trust, and in partnership with our clients, we’re leading modernization and digital optimization journeys with expertise that spans Enterprise Advisory and Technology Consulting, Data, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Engineering, and Systems Integration. We can provide you with customized end-to-end solutions that drive business value.

A global, multi-cultural organization like ours with 13,000 team members is not built overnight.

It has taken hard work and dedication, grit and perseverance, and the willingness to stand out when it would have been easier to blend in. We value creativity, tenacity, and doing whatever it takes to achieve a goal, because that’s how we were built. We’ve seen success in the journey that we’ve taken. Now, we’re ready for you to start yours.

Synechron Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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