Job#: 2088163 Job Description: AWS Architect We are seeking an experienced AWS Architect to join our team, specializing in application architecture for one of our services projects at a financial client. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in AWS architecture at an enterprise level, ideally with exposure to the financial industry. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-based solutions to support a variety of Wealth Management applications , while collaborating with multiple enterprise technology groups.

Location: Downtown Toronto, 1-2 days per week

Contract: 12-months

Application Process: Please apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Kyle at [email protected] . Please reference Job Title AWS Architect

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with US Wealth application teams to assist in designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS-based solutions
• Assist in defining cloud-native architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, serverless, containerization).
• Support integration of AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, and API Gateway into application workflows
• Ensure alignment with clients enterprise architecture standards and cloud governance policies.
• Provide guidance on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide recommendations for optimization and compliance.
• Advise on AWS best practices for security, performance, and cost management
• Conduct cloud readiness assessments and migration planning for legacy applications.
• Support DevOps enablement, including CI/CD pipeline design and automation using AWS tools.
• Provide technical mentorship to development and operations teams on AWS capabilities.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving architecture-related issues during implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business requirements are translated into effective cloud solutions.

Key Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on AWS.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture patterns including microservices, serverless computing, and containerization.
• Hands-on expertise with core AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, API Gateway, and IAM.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud governance policies.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation and/or Terraform.
• Experience conducting architecture reviews and providing optimization and compliance recommendations.
• Deep knowledge of AWS best practices for security, performance tuning, and cost management.
• Ability to perform cloud readiness assessments and develop migration strategies for legacy applications.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline automation using AWS tools (e.g., CodePipeline, CodeBuild).
• Strong mentoring and communication skills to guide development and operations teams on AWS capabilities.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving architecture-related issues during implementation phases.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective cloud-based technical solutions.
• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer) are highly desirable.
• Exposure to the financial industry

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.