AWS Cloud Architect

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect with deep expertise in event-driven solutions and multi-account cloud strategy. The ideal candidate will design and implement scalable, secure, and

cost-optimized AWS architectures that support real-time workloads, multiple projects, and organizational governance. This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and strategic vision to align cloud

adoption with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Event-Driven Architecture

• Architect and deliver event-driven systems leveraging AWS Event Bridge, SNS, SQS, Kinesis, Lambda, and Step Functions.
• Apply event sourcing, CQRS, and pub/sub patterns to build scalable, decoupled, and resilient systems.
• Develop real-time data pipelines for IoT, AI/ML, analytics, and transactional applications.

Cloud Strategy & Governance

• Define and manage the AWS multi-account strategy using AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and Service Control Policies (SCPs).
• Establish account structures for dev/test, production, and shared services.
• Provide guidance on multi-project management under single AWS accounts through IAM, VPC segmentation, and tagging policies.
• Ensure alignment of cloud adoption with organizational governance and
• compliance frameworks.

Cost Optimization

• Implement cost management practices using AWS Cost Explorer, Budgets and Trusted Advisor.
• Create tagging standards and cost allocation models across projects and departments.
• Optimize resources via autoscaling, right-sizing, spot instances, and savings plans.
• Establish chargeback/showback models for financial transparency and accountability.

Security & Compliance

• Enforce least-privilege IAM access, SCPs, and automated guardrails.
• Centralize logging and monitoring (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Design secure event flows with encryption, key rotation, and monitoring.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with engineering, product, and operations teams to drive cloud-first, event-driven adoption.
• Lead POCs, reference architectures, and innovation initiatives for new event-driven technologies.
• Train and mentor teams on event-driven principles, multi-account best practices, and FinOps awareness.
• Act as a cloud evangelist, aligning stakeholders around long-term AWS strategy.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in AWS Event-Driven Services (EventBridge, SNS, SQS, Kinesis, Lambda, Step Functions).
• Proven experience with AWS multi-account management (Organizations, Control Tower, SCPs, IAM).
• Solid knowledge of cost optimization strategies (tagging, chargeback/showback, reserved/spot instances).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, AWS CDK).
• Deep understanding of security, networking, and compliance in AWS environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Kafka/MSK or other event-streaming platforms.
• Familiarity with FinOps practices and cloud economics.
• Background in enterprise-scale migrations to event-driven architectures.

Certifications (Preferred)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty.
• FinOps Certified Practitioner (bonus).

Experience

• 7+ years in IT, with 4+ years in AWS cloud architecture.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale event-driven solutions.
• Hands-on background in multi-account strategy, governance, and cost optimization.