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ApTask · 5 months ago

AWS Platform Architect

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $145K/yr

10+ years exp

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. The AWS Platform Architect will leverage extensive software engineering and AWS cloud architecture experience to design and implement high-impact products, ensuring optimal performance and security across cloud services.

Human ResourcesInformation TechnologySmall and Medium BusinessesStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

10+ years of software engineering experience with proven delivery of high-impact products

5+ years specifically in AWS cloud architecture and implementation

Expert-level knowledge of AWS compute services: EC2 , ECS, EKS, Lambda, and Fargate

Hands-on experience with AWS storage solutions: S3 (including lifecycle policies, replication), EBS, EFS, FSx, and Storage Gateway

Advanced proficiency with AWS database technologies: RDS (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server), Aurora, DynamoDB (including DAX, Global Tables), ElastiCache, and Redshift

Deep expertise in AWS networking: VPC design (subnets, routing tables, endpoints), Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN connections, Route 53 (routing policies, health checks)

Demonstrated mastery of AWS security services: IAM (roles, policies, permission boundaries), KMS, Secrets Manager, Certificate Manager, WAF, Shield, GuardDuty, Security Hub

Advanced experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation, including modules, workspaces, and remote state management

Proficiency with containerization: Docker, ECS task definitions, EKS cluster management, Fargate profiles

Strong serverless architecture experience: Lambda functions, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge, SQS, SNS

Expert-level knowledge of AWS CI/CD services and/or integration with GitHub/GitLab

Proven experience with AWS monitoring and observability: CloudWatch (metrics, logs, alarms), X-Ray, CloudTrail

Demonstrated ability to design and implement AWS cost optimization strategies using Cost Explorer, Budgets, and Savings Plans

Experience mentoring development teams on AWS best practices and architectural patterns

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Qualification

AWS cloud architectureAWS compute servicesAWS storage solutionsAWS database technologiesAWS networkingAWS security servicesTerraformContainerizationServerless architectureAWS CI/CD servicesAWS monitoringCost optimization strategiesAWS certificationsMentoring teamsCommunication skills

Required

10+ years of software engineering experience with proven delivery of high-impact products

5+ years specifically in AWS cloud architecture and implementation

Expert-level knowledge of AWS compute services: EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, and Fargate