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AWS Platform Architect Role Overview: Location- Bengaluru/Hyderabad Notice period- Immediate only We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated AWS Platform Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of our cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). As a key member of our technology team, you will be responsible for defining and executing our AWS strategy, ensuring a secure, scalable, cost-effective, and highly available platform to support our growing customer needs. You will collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to deliver innovative and robust cloud solutions. Responsibilities: Cloud Strategy and Architecture: o Define and drive the overall AWS platform strategy, aligning with business objectives and technical requirements. o Design and architect secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud solutions leveraging AWS best practices and the Well-Architected Framework. o Develop and maintain reference architectures, standards, and guidelines for AWS service consumption. o Evaluate and recommend new AWS services and technologies to enhance our platform capabilities. o Plan and execute cloud migration strategies for existing on-premises workloads. Platform Implementation and Management: o Lead the implementation and configuration of core AWS infrastructure components, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, IAM, DNS, load balancers, and storage solutions. o Implement site to site VPPN, design IP space, traffic routing, firewalls and traffic protection o Establish and maintain a multi-account AWS environment using AWS Organizations and Control Tower. o Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. o Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes. o Develop and implement strategies for cost optimization and resource utilization in AWS. o Design and implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for the AWS platform. o Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for critical AWS services and applications. Security and Compliance: o Define and enforce security policies and best practices for the AWS environment, including identity and access management, network security, and data protection. o Implement and manage AWS security services such as Guardrails, Security Hub, IAM Access Analyzer, and AWS WAF. o Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001). o Conduct regular security assessments and identify and remediate vulnerabilities in the AWS infrastructure. Collaboration and Leadership: o Collaborate effectively with development teams to provide guidance on cloud-native architectures and best practices. o Work closely with security and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud solutions. o Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other team members on AWS technologies and architecture. o Participate in architecture reviews and provide constructive feedback. o Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Improvement: o Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services, features, and best practices. o Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the cloud environment. o Contribute to the development of cloud governance policies and procedures. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • 14+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a significant focus on cloud architecture and engineering on AWS. Should have worked on minimum 4 implementations on AWS cloud infratructure development working for large customers • Deep understanding of AWS core services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, etc.) and advanced services (e.g., Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, DynamoDB). • Proven experience designing and implementing multi-account AWS environments using AWS Organizations and Control Tower. • Strong proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation. • Solid understanding of networking principles and AWS networking services (VPC, subnets, security groups, NACLs, Route 53, Transit Gateway). • Extensive experience implementing security best practices and utilizing AWS security services. • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Splunk). • Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: • AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Security – Specialty). • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). • Familiarity with other cloud platforms • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java) • Knowledge of cloud security compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS). • Knowledge on other cloud platforms like Azure, GCP is nice to have skills