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AWS Solutions Architect

OpsGuru5 days ago
Remote
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Retirement Savings Matching Program (RRSP)
Access to the latest tech

About the role

OpsGuru is a global engineering and consulting group. We are experts in the container ecosystem, data processing and analytics, and cloud-native technologies. Our team is formed by network, data, security, DevOps specialists, and application developers. OpsGuru empowers customers with technology to solve their business problems and provides the tools to assure success in their digital transformation.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS Solutions Architect to join our team. In this role, you will design, modernize, an optimize cloud-native solutions for our clients. You will work in an agile, advisory-driven environment, helping organizations leverage AWS to achieve operational excellence, security, scalability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

● Architect, design, and implement highly available, scalable, and resilient AWS solutions using Serverless Frameworks, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, and CloudFront.

● Lead migration and modernization initiatives, transforming legacy workloads to cloud-native architectures.

● Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines, implement automation scripts, and champion DevOps best practices.

● Design containerized applications and manage orchestration using EKS and ECS.

● Ensure cloud security best practices are embedded across architecture designs, including IAM, VPCs, security groups, and compliance standards.

● Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK.

● Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical leadership and guidance throughout project lifecycles.

● Work within agile teams to deliver client outcomes iteratively and incrementally.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in public cloud environments (AWS preferred)

● Client-facing experience, including requirements gathering, solution advisory, and agile delivery practices.

● Strong expertise in AWS Serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, CloudFront).

● Hands-on experience with migrations and application modernization.

● Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), and automation.

● Practical knowledge of containers and orchestration technologies (EKS, ECS).

● Solid understanding of AWS security, networking fundamentals, and cloud governance.

● Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK.

● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in consultancy settings.

Preferred Qualifications

● AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent certifications).

● Background in application development or DevOps engineering.

● Experience working in multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) is a plus.

● Familiarity with event-driven architectures and microservices design patterns.

What's in it for you:

Compensation & Perks

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Retirement Savings Matching Program (RRSP)
  • Access to the latest tech
  • Partnership with Perkopolis Discounts

Flexibility & Time Off

  • Remote first work environment
  • Flexible work hours & location
  • Paid parental leave options

Health & Wellness

  • Employer paid health & dental premiums
  • GreenShield+ Counselling Mental Health
  • $500 in Health Care Spending Account annually

Growth & Development

  • Peer recognition rewards

As an employer, OpsGuru, a Carbon60 Company, recognizes the importance of balancing our careers with other aspects of our lives, and our culture reflects this ethos - from flexible work hours to health and wellness incentives and having fun along the way. We look for people who thrive in an environment of accountability and at times ambiguity as we adapt and grow our business.

OpsGuru is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest in this exciting opportunity.

Only candidates that meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

About OpsGuru

IT Services and IT Consulting
51-200

OpsGuru is North America’s leading AWS Premier Partner specializing in Managed Cloud Operations, Cloud Native Development, Migration and Modernizations, Data and Generative AI.

The company holds the AWS Migration Competency, AWS DevOps Competency, AWS Networking Competency, AWS SaaS Competency, and AWS Generative AI Services Competency.

OpsGuru provides customers with guidance in solutions like Networking, Big Data, DevOps, Migration, and IoT in markets such as Financial Services, Energy, Media, Entertainment and Gaming, Energy and Utilities, Manufacturing and Industrial, Sports and more.