Principal Solutions Architect, AWS Alliances
1PasswordFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must have 7+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, including at least 3 years architecting and building AWS infrastructure. Required experience includes 1+ year with infrastructure as code (Terraform preferred) and 1+ year with DevOps toolchains. A professional AWS certification, strong knowledge of AWS cloud security practices, proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, and experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet are essential. Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Python, Java, Node) and demonstrable knowledge of Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies are also required.
The Senior Cloud Architect will provide technical leadership for Professional Services projects, partnering with Engagement Managers to ensure exceptional customer and delivery team experiences. Responsibilities include designing and documenting AWS systems to meet customer needs, troubleshooting and educating teams, gathering requirements, and crafting customer communications. The architect will also lead delivery teams, drive the implementation of leading practice architectures, build solutions in AWS using various services, conduct cost-benefit and risk-reward analyses, and be accountable for the overall technical success of client projects. Additionally, they will mentor team members, educate clients on solution rationale, build consensus among technical stakeholders, and support project governance and execution by reviewing progress and challenging technical approaches.
Cloud innovation and IT modernization services
Effectual specializes in modernizing IT infrastructure for businesses, focusing on cloud innovation. The company helps both commercial enterprises and public sector customers enhance their IT systems by using established methods and cloud solutions to accelerate digital transformation. Effectual's services include modern application development, cloud strategy, data analytics, and generative AI services, all aimed at improving data-driven decision-making. A significant part of their approach is ensuring data security and compliance, which helps businesses mitigate risks and protect their reputations. Additionally, Effectual assists clients in optimizing their cloud costs by reducing technical debt and the total cost of ownership. The goal of Effectual is to turn business challenges into successful outcomes through effective IT modernization.