AWS Enterprise Architect

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AWS Enterprise Architect

Our client is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to serve as a tech lead for our enterprise platform rearchitecture initiative. This role requires deep expertise in AWS cloudnative solutions particularly at the application layer and experience in workload solutioning with serverless technologies. The ideal candidate must also demonstrate strong knowledge in business rules design and implementation with a focus on evaluating when to onboard a complex technology stack such as BRMS (e.g. Drools Apache Airflow) versus using cloudnative solutions or database configuration tables to achieve business agility. The candidate will report directly to the CIO and initially join on a 6 12month contract with the possibility for extension based on project requirements.

• Lead the technical and architectural direction of the enterprise platform rearchitecture initiative ensuring alignment with the organizations strategic vision and goals.
• Design and implement cloudnative application solutions with a strong focus on AWS services including serverless technologies (Lambda Fargate API Gateway Step Functions Glue) and workload migration strategies.
• Provide expert guidance on the implementation of business rules evaluating when to introduce technologies such as BRMS (Drools Airflow) or opt for more streamlined cloudnative solutions.
• Strategize and implement configurationbased approaches such as using database tables to enable business agility while minimizing the need for additional thirdparty technology solutions and their associated skillsets.
• Lead and support replatforming efforts from legacy systems to cloudbased architectures ensuring a seamless transition for critical workloads.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CIO and senior leadership offering insights into architectural strategy technology selection and risk management.
• Provide architectural expertise in RDBMS systems particularly Oracle and PostgreSQL and support database migrations as required.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including development and business units to ensure that technical solutions meet business needs and objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive practical experience in AWS cloudnative solutions with expertise in serverless architectures (Lambda API Gateway Step Functions etc.).
• Strong knowledge of business rules design and implementation with the ability to assess when to onboard a complex BRMS like Drools or Airflow versus cloudnative or configurationbased alternatives.
• Proven experience in architecting scalable cloudbased platforms and leading largescale replatforming or migration projects.
• Expertise in RDBMS particularly Oracle and PostgreSQL with experience in database migrations and design.
• Ability to lead development teams through critical replatforming initiatives while ensuring adherence to best practices and business needs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with experience presenting architectural strategies and solutions to senior leadership and crossfunctional teams.
• Proven ability to balance introducing new technologies with maintaining simplicity cost efficiency and ease of management by leveraging configuration tables or other cloudnative features.

Nice to have Skills:

• Lead architectural governance ensuring adherence to design patterns operational standards and coding best practices throughout the rearchitecture process.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation including highlevel solution designs technical roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Facilitate architectural reviews and ensure that designs align with organizational standards and goals.
• Mentor development teams on architectural best practices including the appropriate use of technologies and frameworks.
• May perform other duties as required.

• Telecommunications experience preferred
• Masters Degree

Key Skills / Words: (at least 6)

Enterprise Architect

AWS

Amazon

Cloud Native

Oracle

PL/SQL

Migration

Apache Airflow

Bachelors Degree Requirement: Yes