Senior Cloud Solutions Architect / Principal Consultant (AWS Focus) ( 108-09EARC

This role owns the technical side of complex AWS consulting engagements end to end, from discovery to go-live. It combines hands-on architecture work with direct client-facing leadership: designing secure, scalable AWS environments, leading migrations, and presenting decisions to both engineering teams and C-level stakeholders in English and Portuguese. The scope includes designing architectures aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework, leading on-prem-to-cloud and cloud-to-cloud migrations, driving container adoption on EKS, and advising on the integration of AI/ML services into client workflows. Requirements What you will do • Design and implement complex, secure, and scalable AWS architectures following the AWS Well-Architected Framework, with security built into every layer. • Translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and architectural decisions. • Lead end-to-end migrations (on-prem-to-cloud and cloud-to-cloud) using AWS MGN and DMS, including complex data sets and legacy system integration. • Drive the adoption of Kubernetes (EKS) and microservices architectures. • Advise on and implement AI/ML services (Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker) to modernize client workflows. • Produce Environment Assessments, Gap Analyses, Technical Roadmaps, and Project Handovers for executive and technical audiences. • Keep customer stakeholders informed on progress, risks, and milestones, and work with Project Managers to keep delivery aligned with timeline, budget, and scope. • Guide engineers through code and architecture reviews, and troubleshoot complex issues directly in the console or CLI when needed. Job requirements • 8+ years in IT infrastructure/architecture, including 5+ years focused on AWS. • Proven experience in a consulting or Principal-level role. • Expert-level knowledge of AWS core services (EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, IAM) and advanced networking (Direct Connect, Transit Gateway). • Deep experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and EKS. • Strong Linux/Unix administration skills and experience with RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and NoSQL databases. • Track record of large-scale migrations involving complex data sets and legacy systems. • Familiarity with the AWS AI/ML stack and integrating Generative AI into enterprise architectures. • Ability to explain technical decisions clearly to non-technical and executive stakeholders. • Fluent English and Portuguese (written and verbal), including presenting to C-level executives in both languages. Nice to have • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional and/or AWS Certified Security – Specialty. • Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK. • CI/CD pipelines and automated testing. Engagment details Hourly contractor Remote Part time ( 20hs/ peer week aprox) Start: ASAP Highlights AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda), AWS Networking ), AWS Migration (MGN, DMS), Kubernetes , Docker, Linux/Unix, Databases (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB), AWS AI/ML (Bedrock), Terraform / CloudFormation / CDK Originally posted on Himalayas