AWS Architect / Senior Developer

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things. • This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience • Overview: We are seeking an AWS Architect / Developer who will support our NYS client. This position is expected to serve as a technical analyst and hands-on contributor, conducting AWS migration assessments and collaborating with stakeholders to understand existing processes while estimating project complexities and timelines. This role involves building proof-of-concepts, particularly with Amazon Glue, and translating technical findings into clear documentation and recommendations for senior leadership and project teams. The ideal candidate would be a detail-oriented professional who can balance tactical execution with strategic support activities like validating technical roadmaps and identifying resource gaps under the guidance of senior architects. Duties • Estimate effort, challenges, and risks for development and or migration to AWS. • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand current processes. • Develop a PoC to demonstrate functionalities on Amazon Glue. • Document assessment findings and PoC recommendations. • Manage resources efficiently and meet project timelines. • Provide resource recommendations for additional roles if needed. • Assist in designing, implementing, and managing AWS cloud infrastructure solutions. • Support cloud migration projects by helping validate technical architecture and roadmap alignment. Mandatory Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. • 5+ years of experience working with AWS cloud services in an architectural or development capacity. • 8+ years overall experience • 3+ years Direct experience conducting assessments and leading or supporting large-scale cloud migrations to AWS. • 2+ years Hands-on experience developing Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) and ETL solutions using Amazon Glue. • Understanding of core AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and IAM. • Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Shell, or a similar language. • Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on cloud-related issues and performance optimization. • Ability to work in a collaborative environment and take direction from senior architects. Desirable Qualifications: • Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Any AWS or other Cloud certifications, preference would be on AWS Certified talent. • Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, or ELK stack. • Familiarity with DevOps processes and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, or AWS CodePipeline. Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.