About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect / Principal Consultant (AWS Focus) based in Brazil.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement complex, secure, scalable AWS architectures aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework, embedding security throughout every architectural layer.
- Translate business requirements into technical strategies, architectural decisions, and clear implementation roadmaps.
- Lead end-to-end on-premises-to-cloud and cloud-to-cloud migrations, using AWS Migration Service (MGN), Database Migration Service (DMS), and appropriate strategies for complex datasets and legacy system integrations.
- Drive adoption of Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, containers, and microservices architectures as part of cloud modernization initiatives.
- Advise clients on the use of AI/ML services, including Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker, and support the integration of Generative AI capabilities into enterprise architectures and workflows.
- Prepare Environment Assessments, Gap Analyses, Technical Roadmaps, and Project Handovers tailored to both technical teams and executive audiences.
- Maintain clear communication with customer stakeholders regarding delivery progress, risks, dependencies, and milestones while collaborating with Project Managers to keep engagements aligned with timelines, budgets, and scope.
- Provide technical leadership through architecture and code reviews, mentor and guide engineers, and troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues directly through AWS consoles or CLI when required.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and/or architecture, including at least 5 years focused on AWS.
- Proven experience working in a consulting or Principal-level position, with ownership of complex technical engagements.
- Expert knowledge of core AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, and IAM.
- Strong expertise in advanced AWS networking, including Direct Connect and Transit Gateway.
- Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Amazon EKS.
- Strong Linux/Unix administration skills and experience with RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and NoSQL databases.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale migrations involving complex datasets, legacy systems, and enterprise integrations.
- Familiarity with the AWS AI/ML ecosystem, including experience integrating Generative AI into enterprise architectures.
- Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts and architectural decisions into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders and C-level executives.
- Fluent English and Portuguese, both written and verbal, with confidence presenting technical strategies and recommendations to executive audiences in both languages.
- Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK is a plus.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing is a plus.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional and/or AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification is a plus.
Conditions
- Remote position based in Brazil.
- Part-time contractor engagement, approximately 20 hours per week.
- Hourly contractor arrangement, providing flexibility in the engagement model.
- ASAP start date, allowing for an immediate contribution to ongoing cloud consulting initiatives.