Job Title: Amazon Certified Cloud Solutions Architect Focus: AWS | Containerization | Cloud-Native & POCs Location: Remote (US-based preferred) Employment Type: Full-time / Contract / Consulting (flexible) About The Role We are looking for an Amazon Certified Cloud Solutions Architect with deep, hands-on experience in containerization technologies to design, implement, and scale modern cloud-native solutions on AWS . This role is ideal for architects who enjoy building and experimenting , delivering proofs of concept (POCs) , and translating ideas into scalable, production-ready architectures . You will work across a variety of environments, including innovation initiatives, startup customers, and cloud modernization programs. Key Responsibilities
Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS
Design and implement containerized workloads using:
Docker
Kubernetes (Amazon EKS)
Amazon ECS / AWS Fargate
Build and deliver POCs, pilots, and MVPs with rapid turnaround
Design microservices-based architectures
Implement CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications
Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams
Ensure solutions meet security, scalability, and performance best practices
Document architectures, patterns, and operational guidelines
Advise customers on cloud strategy, cost optimization, and best practices
Required Qualifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
5+ years of experience in cloud architecture or advanced cloud engineering
Strong hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration
Proven experience deploying workloads on AWS
Solid understanding of networking, IAM, security, and monitoring in AWS
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with Amazon EKS in production environments
Knowledge of service meshes, observability, and logging stacks
Experience supporting startup or innovation teams
Exposure to AI/ML or GenAI workloads running in containers
Familiarity with GitOps and modern DevOps practices
Why Join Us
Work on modern, cloud-native architectures
High-impact, hands-on role (not just diagrams)
Exposure to diverse projects across industries
Opportunity to influence early technical decisions
Flexible engagement models and strong growth opportunities
Who Should Apply This role is ideal for:
AWS Solutions Architects passionate about containers and microservices
Cloud engineers ready to step into an architecture-focused role
Architects who enjoy POCs, innovation, and fast execution
Professionals looking to work across multiple cloud initiatives