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Carbon60 · 17 hours ago

Senior AWS Solutions Architect

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
moneyCAD$170K/yr - CAD$200K/yr
date5+ years exp

Carbon60 is a global engineering and consulting group specializing in cloud-native technologies. The Senior AWS Solutions Architect will design and optimize cloud-native solutions for clients, ensuring operational excellence and security while leading modernization initiatives.

Cloud ComputingInformation TechnologyInternetWeb Hosting

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement highly available, scalable, and resilient AWS solutions using Serverless Frameworks, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, and CloudFront
Lead migration and modernization initiatives, transforming legacy workloads to cloud-native architectures
Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines, implement automation scripts, and champion DevOps best practices
Design containerized applications and manage orchestration using EKS and ECS
Ensure cloud security best practices are embedded across architecture designs, including IAM, VPCs, security groups, and compliance standards
Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical leadership and guidance throughout project lifecycles
Work within agile teams to deliver client outcomes iteratively and incrementally

Qualification

AWS Serverless architecturesInfrastructure as CodeCloud security best practicesCI/CD pipelinesContainersOrchestrationPublic cloud experienceClient-facing experienceAgile delivery practicesScripting languagesApplication modernizationCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of experience in public cloud environments (AWS preferred)
Client-facing experience, including requirements gathering, solution advisory, and agile delivery practices
Strong expertise in AWS Serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, CloudFront)
Hands-on experience with migrations and application modernization
Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), and automation
Practical knowledge of containers and orchestration technologies (EKS, ECS)
Solid understanding of AWS security, networking fundamentals, and cloud governance
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in consultancy settings

Preferred

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent certifications)
Background in application development or DevOps engineering
Experience working in multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) is a plus
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and microservices design patterns

Benefits

Retirement Savings Matching Program (RRSP)
Access to the latest tech
Partnership with Perkopolis Discounts
Paid parental leave options
Employer paid health & dental premiums
GreenShield+ Counselling Mental Health
$500 in Health Care Spending Account annually
Peer recognition rewards

Company

Carbon60

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Carbon60 is a trusted managed cloud hosting and IT services provider for private and public sector organizations with business-critical applications.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Richmond Hill, Ontario, CAN
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.carbon60.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
M/C Partners
2019-01-09Private Equity
2019-01-08Acquired
2014-04-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Peter Kelly
VP Professional Services
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