This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cloud Architect - AWS Experience based in Brazil.
This full-time opportunity is designed for an experienced, client-facing AWS Cloud Architect who can lead complex cloud transformation projects from strategy through implementation. You will shape cloud architectures for migration, modernization, and DevOps initiatives, helping customers build scalable, secure, and efficient environments. The role combines technical leadership, customer engagement, and hands-on engineering throughout the project lifecycle. You will lead technical discussions, present solutions, develop proofs of concept, and guide delivery teams through complex challenges. Working closely with project managers and technical specialists, you will help define project roadmaps and ensure successful execution. This remote contractor position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative cloud projects while mentoring others and influencing technical best practices.
Accountabilities
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Lead technical discussions with customers and present AWS architecture solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
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Design and implement cloud architectures for migration, modernization, and DevOps projects.
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Guide customers through cloud transformation initiatives, ensuring proposed solutions align with their technical and business objectives.
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Partner with Project Managers to define project backlogs, delivery plans, and technical roadmaps.
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Act as the technical escalation point for complex issues arising during project delivery.
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Lead AWS migration initiatives from on-premises environments to AWS, overseeing activities from initial assessment and architecture design through implementation.
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Develop innovative proofs of concept to validate technical approaches and demonstrate potential solutions.
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Contribute to technical strategy, architecture standards, and engineering best practices.
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Mentor team members on AWS services, cloud migration methodologies, and technical implementation practices.
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Remain hands-on throughout the project lifecycle, from solution design and planning to deployment and optimization.
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Stay informed about AWS services, DevOps technologies, and emerging cloud innovations to continuously improve solutions.
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Strong hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing AWS cloud environments.
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Practical knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, EKS, and ECS.
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Proven experience leading successful AWS migration and modernization projects.
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Strong DevOps expertise, including Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, AWS CodeSuite, or CircleCI.
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Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
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Solid understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and its principles.
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Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and technical problem-solving skills.
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Strong client-facing communication and presentation abilities, including the capacity to explain and demonstrate complex technical solutions to different audiences.
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Ability to lead technical initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide mentorship.
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Advanced English communication skills.
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Highly valued: AWS Professional or Specialty certifications.
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Nice to have: Experience with data technologies, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or open-source tools.
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Applicants must currently be based in Brazil.
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Full-time, long-term contractor engagement.
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100% remote working arrangement within Brazil.
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Opportunity to lead high-impact AWS migration, modernization, and DevOps projects.
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Exposure to innovative cloud technologies and complex enterprise environments.
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Collaboration with an international, globally distributed team.
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Opportunity to mentor technical professionals and contribute to engineering best practices.
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Professional growth through hands-on work with evolving AWS services and emerging technologies.