Pay: $30-$150 per hour (USD).

Job Title: Solutions Architect

Job Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished Solutions Architect to join our customer's team. In this pivotal role, you will design robust, scalable, and high-performing solutions using cutting-edge cloud and containerization technologies. Ideal candidates are passionate about architecture, communication, and building systems that make a tangible business impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect and implement scalable microservices-based solutions on AWS
Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to translate business requirements into technical blueprints
Design and maintain infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, and related tools
Ensure solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements, including reliability, security, and performance
Mentor stakeholders on cloud architecture best practices and emerging trends
Document architecture decisions and communicate complex concepts with clarity to diverse audiences
Troubleshoot and resolve architectural and deployment challenges throughout the project lifecycle

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Expertise architecting and deploying microservices-based applications
Deep hands-on experience with AWS core services and infrastructure as code
Mastery of Docker and cloud-native container orchestration with Kubernetes
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven ability to work independently in distributed, remote environments
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications in AWS (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or similar)
Experience architecting large-scale, mission-critical enterprise systems
Background in mentoring or leading cross-functional technology teams