AWS Solution Architect/Developer

• Consulting Services: Our strategy, management, and IT advisors bring deep industry and domain expertise to help clients empower their workforce and build improvement capable organizations.
• Application Development and Sustainment: our technologists define, design, prototype, and continuously improve digital solutions to meet clients’ needs and enhance customer experience.
• Mission Support: We provide high-quality staffing solutions to help our clients meet their mission, reduce operating costs, and improve operations.
• Contact Center Solutions: Fueled by cloud based artificial intelligence and machine learning, we implement next generation contact center solutions, purpose built for each client. Our contact center solutions range from current state assessments, roadmap development, technology implementation and sustainment, and full outsourced operations.
   

• Cloud Architecture & Strategy
  • Design and implement AWS architectures that meet scalability, reliability, and security requirements.
  • Advise on best practices for cost optimization, performance tuning, and resource management.
• Application Development
  • Develop and maintain robust, production-grade AWS Lambda functions (primarily in Python).
  • Build RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party systems, leveraging AWS services such as API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and more.
• Data & AI/ML Integration
  • Incorporate AI/ML services like Amazon Lex, Amazon Polly, and Bedrock AI into solutions to enable advanced analytics and intelligent automation.
  • Implement secure data flows and analytics pipelines, ensuring adherence to compliance and governance requirements.
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement strong encryption mechanisms and IAM best practices to protect sensitive data.
  • Stay updated on relevant compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, FedRAMP) and integrate them into solutions as needed.
• Technical Leadership
  • Provide guidance to junior developers and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with AWS best practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable deliverables.
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and architectural diagrams.
  • Evaluate new AWS offerings and emerging technologies for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Consulting Collaboration
  • Work closely with consulting teams to align technical solutions with strategic business objectives and client needs.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

• 3–7+ years of hands-on AWS architecture and development experience.
• Strong knowledge of core AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM) and proficiency with Python for serverless development.
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate (or higher) is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in building RESTful APIs, integrating third-party systems, and automating workflows using AWS services.
• Familiarity with encryption, IAM policies, and industry-standard compliance frameworks.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Prior experience in management consulting or technical advisory is a plus but not mandatory.

• Advanced Certifications: AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, AWS Data Analytics Specialty, or AWS DevOps Engineer Professional.
• Working knowledge of Amazon Lex, Amazon Polly, or other AI/ML platforms like Bedrock AI.
• Experience with IoT services (AWS IoT Core) or real-time data streaming (Kinesis).
• Familiarity with Scrum or other agile frameworks.
• Experience in healthcare, telecommunications, or government sectors.

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills for complex technical challenges.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including consultants, developers, and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in translating client needs into high-value technical solutions.
• Skilled at balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Passion for staying current with the latest AWS features, tools, and industry best practices.

Here at rockITdata, we are committed to following our 10 Guiding Principles.
Our Guiding Principles define our culture. They’re who we are, how we work, and what inspires us to be the best. We empower our people to be themselves and encourage an entrepreneurial way of thinking. In our challenging, fast-paced environment, no day is the same.

Know the Why.

Value People Above All Else.

Transparency to a Fault.

Progress, Not Perfection.

Be Good by Doing Good.

Smart People Can Disagree.

Bend but Don’t Break.

Represent Your Brand.

Think Differently.

Be Amazing, Be Fearless, Smile, Have Fun!

Interested in joining something unique? Join us on our rockIT ship as we begin to blast off to the next chapter in our organization!

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