TEKsystems · 8 hours ago
AI/AWS Cloud Architect
San Diego, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80/hr - $100/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, seeking a hands-on AWS Architect to enable and scale AI capabilities across a complex enterprise environment. The role involves designing and implementing AI-enabled solutions on AWS, mentoring teams, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Design and implement AI‑enabled solutions on AWS, with a growing focus on generative AI and orchestration patterns
Support the development of AI agents, multi‑agent workflows, and intelligent automation
Build and evolve knowledge bases, retrieval pipelines, prompts, and guardrails
Develop serverless AWS components including: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, Step Functions
Create lightweight integrations and low‑code connectors using serverless services to embed AI into existing applications
Serve as a hands‑on AWS subject matter expert who grows into an AI solutions advisor
Mentor development teams (including low‑code teams) on scalable cloud and AI integration patterns
Rapidly research and evaluate new AI tools, models, and frameworks, applying them pragmatically
Provide architectural guidance, unblock technical challenges, and propose reusable solution patterns
Partner with cloud architects, application teams, and product owners to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
Evaluate feasibility for AI‑driven enhancements and help scope implementation efforts
Support integration across data platforms, low‑code tools, and enterprise applications
Contribute to AI governance, model lifecycle best practices, and cost optimization discussions
Help define reference architectures and reusable cloud/AI patterns
Participate in technical interviews and candidate evaluations for cloud and AI engineering roles
Qualification
Required
Strong hands-on experience architecting and building AWS-native solutions
Deep experience with: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, IAM and security best practices, Event-driven and serverless architectures, Designing, building, and consuming APIs
Experience integrating AWS services into enterprise-scale applications
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly, especially AI/ML tooling
Preferred
Experience with any of the following is helpful but not required for strong AWS candidates: Amazon Bedrock models (Anthropic, Titan, Llama, Cohere), AI agent frameworks, retrieval workflows, and prompt engineering, OpenAI or Anthropic API integration using Lambda, Amazon SageMaker or legacy ML workflows
Experience working in large, enterprise environments
Exposure to low-code platform integrations
Hands-on development of AI prototypes, pilots, or proofs of concept
Strong API integration experience
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Git-based workflows
Experience with or interest in low-code platforms (such as OutSystems, Power Apps, ServiceNow)
Ability to guide teams and recommend scalable architectural solutions
Strong research mindset with curiosity about emerging AI technologies
Clear, confident communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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