AWS Solutions Architect
carbon60 ·
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carbon60 ·
nttlimited · Cape Town, Draper on Main
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Digifloat · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Capgemini
Design and optimize cloud-native AWS solutions for clients, using serverless, containers, IaC, and DevOps practices to drive scalability, security, and innovation.
Job Description
OpsGuru is a global engineering and consulting group. We are experts in the container ecosystem, data processing and analytics, and cloud-native technologies. Our team is formed by network, data, security, DevOps specialists, and application developers. OpsGuru empowers customers with technology to solve their business problems and provides the tools to assure success in their digital transformation.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS Solutions Architect to join our team. In this role, you will design, modernize, an optimize cloud-native solutions for our clients. You will work in an agile, advisory-driven environment, helping organizations leverage AWS to achieve operational excellence, security, scalability, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
● Architect, design, and implement highly available, scalable, and resilient AWS solutions using Serverless Frameworks, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, and CloudFront.
● Leverage fluency in modern AI tools and services to rapidly develop, validate, and implement Proofs of Concept (POCs) that drive client innovation and operational efficiency.
● Lead migration and modernization initiatives, transforming legacy workloads to cloud-native architectures.
● Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines, implement automation scripts, and champion DevOps best practices.
● Design containerized applications and manage orchestration using EKS and ECS.
● Ensure cloud security best practices are embedded across architecture designs, including IAM, VPCs, security groups, and compliance standards.
● Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK.
● Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical leadership and guidance throughout project lifecycles.
● Work within agile teams to deliver client outcomes iteratively and incrementally.
Required Skills & Experience
● 5+ years of experience in public cloud environments (AWS preferred)
● Client-facing experience, including requirements gathering, solution advisory, and agile delivery practices.
● Strong expertise in AWS Serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, CloudFront).
● Hands-on experience with migrations and application modernization.
● Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), and automation.
● Practical knowledge of containers and orchestration technologies (EKS, ECS).
● Solid understanding of AWS security, networking fundamentals, and cloud governance.
● Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK.
● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in consultancy settings.
Preferred Qualifications
● AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent certifications).
● Background in application development or DevOps engineering.
● Experience working in multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) is a plus.
● Familiarity with event-driven architectures and microservices design patterns.
Compensation & Perks
Flexibility & Time Off
Health & Wellness
Growth & Development
As an employer, OpsGuru, a Carbon60 Company, recognizes the importance of balancing our careers with other aspects of our lives, and our culture reflects this ethos - from flexible work hours to health and wellness incentives and having fun along the way. We look for people who thrive in an environment of accountability and at times ambiguity as we adapt and grow our business.
OpsGuru is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest in this exciting opportunity.
Only candidates that meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.