[Hiring] Senior AWS Solution Architect @Random Bit

Role Description

The purpose of the Senior AWS Solution Architect is to provide leadership and subject-matter expertise to development teams that build cloud-native solutions on AWS. Based on a thorough understanding of how to efficiently build high-quality, cloud-native applications on AWS, the architect will develop solution prototypes to demonstrate suitability and interoperability of chosen components, and to establish patterns for adoption by development team members.

• Design and engineer 100% AWS cloud-native application components
• Develop solution prototypes to demonstrate suitability and interoperability of chosen components, and to establish patterns for adoption by development team members
• In the context of solution prototypes, write high-quality, efficient code in Python and JavaScript without guidance
• Provide ongoing guidance and coaching to development team members
• Provide AWS cloud-native subject-matter expertise to developers
• Conduct code reviews and feedback on implementation patterns
• Capture implementation patterns into development standards and architecture best practices, as needed

Qualifications

• Background in large-system application development and design
• Proven experience in the design, development, and implementation of cloud application components
• Ability to explain the process of analyzing alternatives during the design of the solution
• Proficiency with object-oriented design principles and software design patterns
• Proficiency with object-oriented programming languages: Python, Java, and/or JavaScript (Python preferred)
• Development and deployment experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including experience with the following technologies:
  • Glue
  • Lambda
  • S3
  • CloudFormation
  • CloudWatch and CloudTrail
  • CodeCommit
  • EC2, SNS, SQS, KMS, VPC, and IAM
• Experience with document markups (JSON, XML), document data stores, and REST API endpoints for data retrieval and update
• Experience with container software and application management, i.e. Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to and familiarity with relational databases and SQL
• Exposure to and familiarity with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD), Jenkins, and GIT
• Exposure to and familiarity with Agile methodologies and/or Scrum
• Strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
• Ability to adhere to federal, state, and organizational policies that safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience with MarkLogic
• Public sector experience, preferably in Medicaid or healthcare

Desired Certifications

• AWS Solution Architect, with associated practical usage of previously mentioned services
• AWS Developer, with associated practical usage of previously mentioned services

Type and Location

• Full-time, W2 with competitive salary and benefits
• Position is remote but work hours are 8am-5pm EST