Our client is seeking a Senior AWS Application Solution Architect to join their team. As a Senior AWS Application Solution Architect, you will be part of the IT department supporting various product lines. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Title: Senior AWS Application Solution Architect

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid onsite 3 days/wk)

What's the Job?

• Lead the design and implementation of complex AWS cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs and IT strategies.

• Develop and manage application architecture models and ensure the alignment of the overall design with application requirements and industry best practices.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring that solutions are delivered to the highest standards.

• Analyze and optimize applications for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Implement best practices for optimizing resource usage, reducing latency, and improving the overall efficiency of cloud-based applications.

• Work closely with the business to understand their challenges and translate these into cloud solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture, and 3 years specifically focused on AWS.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional is required. Additional AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are highly desirable.

• Extensive experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFormation, etc.)

• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team and innovative cloud-based solutions.

• Competitive pay rate.

• Possible contract-to-hire opportunity after 6 months.

• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days onsite at Willis Tower.

• Opportunity to work with emerging technologies and stay updated on the latest AWS services and features.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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