AWS Technical Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced AWS Technical Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud infrastructure solutions on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with AWS services, a deep understanding of cloud architecture best practices, and a proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-scale cloud solutions. Preferably from Energy, Retail sector. Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the design and implementation of AWS-based solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, to understand requirements and translate them into robust, scalable, and cost-effective technical solutions. Develop and maintain reference architectures, design patterns, and implementation guidelines for AWS services. Perform capacity planning, cost optimization, and performance tuning of AWS environments. Implement and automate infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements. Mentor and provide technical guidance to development teams on AWS best practices. Stay up to date with the latest AWS services and features and drive their adoption within the organization. Participate in the evaluation and selection of third-party tools and services for integration with AWS. Implement security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and network security measures. Ensure solutions comply with relevant regulatory standards and corporate policies. Conduct regular audits and assessments to maintain cloud environment integrity. Experience Should have around 8-10 years of experience within IT. Qualifications 8-10 years of experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions, with a strong focus on AWS Extensive hands-on experience with a wide range of AWS services, including EC2, VPC, ELB, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Lambda, and more. Deep expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, including high availability, scalability, security, and cost optimization Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms (e.g., ECS, EKS) Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js) Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins) Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) or equivalent certification is required. Experience in leading and mentoring technical teams. Internal and External