Cloud/AWS Senior Architect
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Define architectural vision and solution designs for the CashPro platform, prioritizing functional and non-functional requirements into a technology roadmap. Lead the Cloud/AWS strategy and modernization initiatives, driving the delivery of RBI-regulated capabilities on the bank.in domain while remediating end-of-life technologies. Establish target-state architectures, enforce engineering standards, and partner with Product, Engineering, Security, and Compliance teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to engineering teams while implementing FinOps practices to optimize cloud spending. Manage strategic vendor relationships and influence enterprise technology decisions across multiple application domains.
Required Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, or technology leadership roles
- 7+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud-based solutions, preferably on AWS
- Proven experience leading large-scale cloud transformation, application modernization, and migration initiatives
- Strong expertise in enterprise architecture, distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and cloud-native technologies
- Demonstrated experience developing technology roadmaps and target-state architectures for complex enterprise platforms
- Deep understanding of security, risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance within highly regulated industries
- Experience leading remediation and modernization of end-of-life technologies, technical debt reduction, and platform modernization programs
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, product partners, and engineering teams
- Experience managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and strategic technology partners
- Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Professional, TOGAF, or equivalent architecture/cloud certifications
- 1st shift (United States of America)
- 40 Hours Per Week
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
- Master's degree in a related field
- AWS certification (Solutions Architect Professional preferred)
- Experience leading cloud transformation and modernization programs
- Strong knowledge of AWS, microservices, and DevSecOps
- Experience with EOL technology remediation and technical debt reduction
- Background in financial services or other regulated industries
- Familiarity with FinOps and cloud cost optimization
- Knowledge of AI/ML, analytics, and emerging cloud technologies
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
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