Job Description
AWS Solution Architect Toronto, Canada (Hybrid/Remote Options)
Role Overview
We are hiring an AWS Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-native solutions for one of our premier consulting clients. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise and consulting skills , with the ability to engage business stakeholders and translate requirements into scalable AWS architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own end-to-end AWS cloud architecture across data, applications, and integration layers.
- Design solutions leveraging AWS core services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB).
- Architect and oversee data pipelines, analytics platforms, and real-time streaming systems .
- Provide technical leadership on cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives.
- Establish cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks .
- Guide development teams on DevOps, CI/CD, containerization, and automation practices .
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to ensure solutions align with organizational goals.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 3+ years as a Cloud/Solution Architect .
- Strong AWS expertise with certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional/Associate ).
- Proven experience in designing enterprise-scale AWS solutions .
- Hands-on knowledge of containers and microservices (ECS, EKS, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of networking, IAM, VPC, and security best practices .
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK).
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with data engineering/analytics (Redshift, Glue, Kinesis, EMR).
- Knowledge of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures .
- Consulting background with experience in stakeholder engagement and solution framing .
Job Tags
Remote work,