Key Responsibilities:

• Lead AWS cloud solution design and implementation for enterprise-scale applications and data platforms.
• Define and drive cloud adoption/migration strategies, including workload assessments, rehosting, replatforming, and refactoring.
• Lead and execute data migration initiatives, ensuring secure and efficient movement of structured and unstructured data.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure, including cost, performance, and security monitoring.
• Act as a technical lead on cloud transformation projects, mentoring team members and guiding engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, Security, Application Development, and Business Stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for AWS services, providing deep insights and expert recommendations.
• Conduct well-architected reviews and participate in architectural governance and compliance processes.
• Evaluate and implement automation for infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD, and cloud operations.
• Stay updated with the latest AWS offerings, services, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 8+ years in AWS cloud architecture and engineering.
• Proven expertise in cloud management, governance, cost optimization, and operations.
• Demonstrated experience in data migration (databases, files, large-scale storage) and cloud migration methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with AWS core services: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, CloudFormation, ECS/EKS, VPC, etc.
• Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK.
• Proficient in DevOps practices and tooling: CI/CD, monitoring/logging, automation scripts.
• Strong understanding of security in the cloud, including identity management, encryption, and compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; ability to drive initiatives independently and work with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) or equivalent.
• Experience in hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of container orchestration (EKS, ECS, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with data tools like AWS DMS, Snowball, Glue, Redshift, or EMR.
• Prior experience in a AWS Solution + IC role, balancing project management with deep technical engagement.