Amazon Certified Cloud Solutions Architect at The AES Group

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 Professional - Required 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