Job Summary Synechron is seeking a AWS Platform Engineer with 8+ years of experience in AWS cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, DevOps, and AI platform enablement. The role will design, migrate, secure, and operate scalable AWS platforms. Software Requirements Required AWS core services: EC2, Lambda, S3, EBS, VPC, Route 53, RDS/Aurora, DynamoDB, IAM, and CloudWatch Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK Python or another modern programming language Docker and Kubernetes, ECS, Fargate, or EKS Git and CI/CD tools such as TeamCity or GitHub Actions AWS AI services, including Bedrock, SageMaker, Textract, and Amazon Q Current AWS Associate-level or higher certification Preferred MCP and AI agentic workflows Advanced AWS certification Policy-as-code and automated compliance GitOps and cloud cost-optimization tools Overall Responsibilities Design, build, and migrate workloads to AWS. Develop secure and reusable infrastructure using IaC. Manage AWS environments, upgrades, provisioning, performance, stability, security, and lifecycle activities. Implement CI/CD, containerization, monitoring, and automation. Enable AI platforms and APIs with security, audit, and operational guardrails. Apply AWS Well-Architected principles. Collaborate with application, architecture, security, data, and operations teams. Troubleshoot incidents and improve platform reliability and cost efficiency. Technical Skills Cloud: AWS compute, storage, networking, databases, IAM, monitoring, and cost management. Infrastructure: Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, Fargate, or EKS. Programming: Python or equivalent scripting language. DevOps: Git, CI/CD, automated testing, deployment, monitoring, and rollback. AI/ML: Bedrock, SageMaker, Textract, Amazon Q, APIs, MCP, and AI guardrails. Security: IAM, least privilege, encryption, secrets management, secure APIs, logging, and audit controls. Experience Requirements 8+ years of experience in AWS cloud, platform engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, or related roles. Practical experience designing, migrating, and operating AWS workloads. Experience with IaC, CI/CD, containers, monitoring, cloud security, and automation. Experience enabling AI capabilities on cloud platforms. Enterprise-scale or regulated-environment experience is preferred. Day-to-Day Activities Build and maintain AWS infrastructure and IaC modules. Develop CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments. Monitor platform performance, security, availability, and cost. Support cloud services, databases, networking, and container platforms. Integrate AI services and maintain platform guardrails. Resolve incidents and document runbooks, designs, and procedures. Participate in architecture reviews, planning meetings, and operational discussions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Current AWS Associate-level or higher certification is required. AWS Professional/Specialty, Kubernetes, DevOps, or AI certifications are preferred. Commitment to continuous learning in AWS, AI, security, and platform engineering. Professional Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration. Ability to manage priorities, risks, and technical dependencies. Adaptability to changing cloud and AI technologies. Focus on automation, security, reliability, and continuous improvement. SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidate Application Notice At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community. At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

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