AWS Architect Scalable Cloud / IaC (Terraform or CloudFormation)

• AWS Architect – Scalable Cloud Infrastructure • 5+ years AWS Architect • Certified AWS Architect Professional. • Build and maintain IaC (Infrastructure as Code) using Terraform or CloudFormation. • The purpose is for an Avatar Platforms • PERFECT COMMUNICATION AWS Scaling ExpertLarge-scale, large-user, high compute-demand system.Designing and operating scalable, distributed systems on AWS (to Millions of users) OptimizationDriven EngineerSkilled at tuning performance, reducing latency, and optimizing cost across environmentsAutomation BuilderStrong with IaC, CI/CD, and automated workflows that support rapid iterationSecurityMinded ArchitectApplies best practices for secure, compliant, and resilient cloud environmentshighperformance environment capable of supporting real-time interactions, rapid growth, and continuous iterationCollaborative PartnerWorks seamlessly with engineering, product, and design teams to support evolving needsInnovative Systems ThinkerExcited to push the boundaries of cloud infrastructure for interactive, realtime products Full Job Descriptions OverviewWe’re seeking a hands-on AWS Architect to iteratively design, document, model and implement cost-effective, secure, monitored, robust, performant, optimized and highly-scalable cloud infrastructure that powers our avatar-driven product ecosystem as we scale from hundreds to thousands to millions of users. This role focuses on building a resilient, highperformance environment capable of supporting real-time interactions, rapid growth, and continuous iteration, with AWS Architecture best practices and more general Architecture best practices reported & reflected on along the way, along with prioritized tradeoffs, risks, limitations and recommendations.Key ResponsibilitiesAreaWhat You’ll DoScalable Cloud Architecture- Design and evolve AWS architectures that support real-time avatar interactions and highvolume traffic- Build systems that scale horizontally and vertically across global regions- Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery readinessPerformance & Cost Optimization- Continuously tune compute, storage, and networking for speed and efficiency- Implement autoscaling, caching, and load balancing strategies- Optimize cost structures across environments without compromising performanceInfrastructure as Code & Automation- Build and maintain IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation, and/or CDK- Automate deployments, environment provisioning, and configuration management- Establish CI/CD pipelines that support rapid iteration and safe releasesSecurity & Compliance- Implement bestpractice security patterns across identity, data, and network layers- Ensure compliance with industry standards, certification requirements and internal governance- Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities across environmentsObservability & Reliability- Build robust monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks- Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks in real time- Ensure predictable uptime and smooth user experiences- Implement cost-effective disaster recovery processes and scheduleCollaboration & Product Alignment- Partner with engineering, product, and avatar platform teams to align infrastructure with roadmap needs- Model current and future state based upon requirements, efficiently to achieve weekly required deliverables- Support pilots, demos, and client environments with reliable cloud foundations- Translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions Ideal CandidateTraitDescriptionAWS Scaling ExpertDeep experience designing and operating scalable, distributed systems on AWS. Certified as AWS Architect Professional. 5+ years serving as AWS Architect on large-scale, large-user, high compute-demand system.OptimizationDriven EngineerSkilled at tuning performance, reducing latency, and optimizing cost across environmentsAutomation BuilderStrong with IaC, CI/CD, and automated workflows that support rapid iterationSecurityMinded ArchitectApplies best practices for secure, compliant, and resilient cloud environmentsCollaborative PartnerWorks seamlessly with engineering, product, and design teams to support evolving needsInnovative Systems ThinkerExcited to push the boundaries of cloud infrastructure for interactive, realtime products Apply tot his job