AWS Solutions Architect

Job Title : AWS Solutions Architect

Location : Charlotte, NC

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructures on Amazon Web Services. The role involves architecture design, migration planning, high availability solutions, and platform administration , ensuring optimal performance and security for enterprise workloads.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) principles.

Plan and execute on-premises to AWS cloud migrations , ensuring minimal downtime and optimized architecture.

Configure and maintain high availability (HA) solutions and disaster recovery strategies.

Manage Linux and Windows server environments , including storage, patching, and performance optimization.

Implement security best practices , including access control, vulnerability management, and monitoring.

Collaborate with development teams on Kafka, Kubernetes (EKS), and containerized deployments .

Manage and optimize databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) in AWS environments.

Maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base for platform management and troubleshooting.

Oversee code repositories and CI / CD integrations using Bitbucket, GitLab , or similar tools.

Required Qualifications

Hands-on experience in AWS architecture and administration , including IaaS, storage, networking, and compute.

Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows administration , including platform deployment and configuration.

Experience with on-premises to cloud migration projects .

Proficiency with databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and cloud integration.

Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS), Kafka , and containerized architectures.

Experience implementing security and compliance measures in AWS environments.

Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization in cloud environments.

Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and code repositories (Bitbucket, GitLab).

Exposure to AWS monitoring and management tools (CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config).