AWS Solution Architect

About Client:One of our MNC clients offers technology consulting and digital solutions to global enterprises across industries, enabling transformative scale at unparalleled speed. With 145,000+ professionals across 90+ countries helping 1100+ clients, it provides a full spectrum of services including consulting, information technology, enterprise applications, business process services, engineering services, network services, customer experience & design services, AI & analytics, and cloud & infrastructure services. It is the first Indian company in the world to have been awarded the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal, in recognition of actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future.Job Title: AWS Solution ArchitectExp: 15+Location: Bengaluru Near BellandhurSalary: As per marketNotice Period: 0-15 days / servingMode of Hire: ContractRequired Skills : microservices, API design, and container orchestration, Infrastructure as Code & Data managementJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to design, build, and scale cloud-native applications using microservices architecture, API-driven design, and container orchestration. The role requires deep expertise in AWS services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and data management, with a strong focus on security, scalability, performance, and cost optimization.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Architecture & AWSDesign and implement scalable, highly available, and secure architectures on AWSSelect appropriate AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, etc.)Lead architectural reviews and provide best-practice guidance to engineering teamsEnsure cost-effective solutions using AWS Well-Architected FrameworkMicroservices & API DesignDesign and evolve microservices-based architecturesDefine RESTful / GraphQL APIs and API versioning strategiesImplement API security, throttling, and monitoring using API Gateway / ALBSupport service discovery, inter-service communication, and resiliency patternsContainerization & OrchestrationDesign and manage containerized workloads using DockerOrchestrate containers using Amazon EKS or ECSImplement autoscaling, rolling deployments, and zero-downtime releasesDefine CI/CD pipelines for containerized applicationsInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Build and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform / AWS CloudFormation / CDKEnforce repeatable, version-controlled, and automated deploymentsImplement environment strategies (dev, staging, prod)Data ManagementDesign data architectures using SQL and NoSQL databasesWork with RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, OpenSearchDefine data migration, backup, and disaster recovery strategiesEnsure data security, compliance, and performance optimizationSecurity & GovernanceImplement IAM policies, VPC design, encryption, and secrets managementEnsure compliance with security standards and best practicesPerform threat modeling and architecture risk assessmentsRequired Skills & QualificationsTechnical SkillsStrong hands-on experience with AWS Cloud ServicesExpertise in microservices architectureProficiency in API design (REST/GraphQL)Hands-on experience with Docker & Kubernetes (EKS preferred)Strong experience with Infrastructure as CodeSolid understanding of databases and data modelingExperience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline)Knowledge of monitoring/logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)Programming & ScriptingProficiency in at least one language: Python, Java, Node.js, or GoExperience with automation and scriptingNice to HaveAWS Certifications (Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional)Experience with event-driven architectures (SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kafka)Knowledge of serverless architecturesExposure to DevSecOps practicesExperience in high-scale or enterprise environments