AWS Architect – (Terraform or CloudFormation) :W2 Role

Full Job Descriptions Overview We’re seeking a hands-on AWS Architect to iteratively design, document, model and implement cost-effective, secure, monitored, robust, performant, optimized and highly-scalable cloud infrastructure that powers our avatar-driven product ecosystem as we scale from hundreds to thousands to millions of users. This role focuses on building a resilient, high‑performance environment capable of supporting real-time interactions, rapid growth, and continuous iteration, with AWS Architecture best practices and more general Architecture best practices reported & reflected on along the way, along with prioritized tradeoffs, risks, limitations and recommendations. Key Responsibilities Area What You’ll Do Scalable Cloud Architecture Design and evolve AWS architectures that support real-time avatar interactions and high‑volume traffic Build systems that scale horizontally and vertically across global regions Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery readiness Performance & Cost Optimization Continuously tune compute, storage, and networking for speed and efficiency Implement autoscaling, caching, and load balancing strategies Optimize cost structures across environments without compromising performance Infrastructure as Code & Automation Build and maintain IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation, and/or CDK Automate deployments, environment provisioning, and configuration management Establish CI/CD pipelines that support rapid iteration and safe releases Security & Compliance Implement best‑practice security patterns across identity, data, and network layers Ensure compliance with industry standards, certification requirements and internal governance Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities across environments Observability & Reliability Build robust monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks in real time Ensure predictable uptime and smooth user experiences Implement cost-effective disaster recovery processes and schedule Collaboration & Product Alignment Partner with engineering, product, and avatar platform teams to align infrastructure with roadmap needs Model current and future state based upon requirements, efficiently to achieve weekly required deliverables Support pilots, demos, and client environments with reliable cloud foundations Translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions Ideal Candidate Trait Description AWS Scaling Expert Deep experience designing and operating scalable, distributed systems on AWS. Certified as AWS Architect Professional. 5+ years serving as AWS Architect on large-scale, large-user, high compute-demand system. Optimization‑Driven Engineer Skilled at tuning performance, reducing latency, and optimizing cost across environments Automation Builder Strong with IaC, CI/CD, and automated workflows that support rapid iteration Security‑Minded Architect Applies best practices for secure, compliant, and resilient cloud environments Collaborative Partner Works seamlessly with engineering, product, and design teams to support evolving needs Innovative Systems Thinker Excited to push the boundaries of cloud infrastructure for interactive, real‑time products This is a remote position.