Job Description
Qualifications Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in cloud architecture, application development, or related technical disciplines Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating workloads on AWS in enterprise environments Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Demonstrated real-world experience modernizing enterprise applications, including replatforming to containers, re-architecting to cloud-native patterns, and leading clients through the organizational dimensions of transformation Deep expertise in AWS application and platform services: EKS, ECS, Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge, Elastic Beanstalk, and related ecosystem services Expert-level knowledge of CI/CD pipeline development using Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform) and modern DevOps tooling (CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild) Proven ability to develop and articulate modernization business cases, connecting technical architecture decisions to client outcomes and financial impact Experience authoring SOWs, LOEs, reference architectures, and delivery playbooks that technical teams can execute from Strong communication skills, able to present architecture concepts to executive audiences and technical depth to delivery teams with equal effectiveness Strongly Desired Skills AWS Certified Solutions Architect: Professional (strongly preferred) AWS Certified DevOps Engineer: Professional Technical Depth Cloud-native application architecture and development patterns (.NET Core, Java, Node.js in containerized or serverless environments) Container platforms and Kubernetes orchestration at scale (EKS, Fargate, ECR, service mesh patterns) Cloud data and AI platform integration within modernization workloads (Bedrock, Redshift, Kinesis, Glue, SageMaker) Core cloud infrastructure enabling modernization: networking (Direct Connect, Cloud WAN, Transit Gateway), security (AWS Network Firewall, WAF, IAM), compute, and storage Application security patterns relevant to modernization (zero-trust, secrets management, compliance guardrails) Cloud cost modeling and FinOps principles as applied to application architecture decisions Multi-Cloud Exposure Familiarity with Azure migration and modernization services (Azure Migrate, AKS, Azure DevOps, Azure App Service) Experience advising clients on multi-cloud strategy or workload placement decisions across AWS and Azure Microsoft Azure certifications (any level) are a plus What Success Looks Like in Year One WWT's App Modernization service offerings are sharper, more repeatable, and faster to scope, measurably reducing presales cycle time Solution Architects trust this role as their go-to technical escalation for modernization pursuits Delivery oversight has prevented at least one significant architectural problem from reaching the client The frameworks, playbooks, and standards this role has built have made WWT's modernization delivery more scalable, enabling the team to take on greater volume without sacrificing quality Client satisfaction scores on modernization engagements reflect a measurable improvement in delivery consistency and outcome achievement Want to learn more about Consulting Services? Check us out on our platform: https://www.wwt.com/consulting-services Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $140,000 to $175,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay. The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All! If you have any questions or concerns about this posting,
