Senior Solutions Architect

Remote U.S. (designated states)
Department: Core Development

This position may be performed from one of the following U.S. states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IN, KS, MA, MI, MS, NC, NV, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Architecture Design:
Design, develop, and implement scalable and resilient architectures on AWS that meet business and technical requirements.
Evaluate new technologies and ensure Raintree’s New-Gen architecture is keeping up with modern engineering patterns.
AWS Services Expertise:
Utilize a wide range of AWS services with a heavy emphasis on serverless technologies.
Design solutions that leverage microservices architectures for improved scalability and cost-efficiency.
Development and Implementation:
Lead the implementation of architectural designs, providing technical guidance and support to development teams.
Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK.
Work closely with product and engineering to ensure features are designed leveraging the appropriate designs.
Performance Optimization:
Optimize performance and resource utilization of AWS infrastructure components to ensure high availability and scalability.
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify and address performance issues.
Security and Compliance:
Ensure that cloud solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g.,HIPAA).
Implement security controls, encryption, and access management strategies to protect data and resources.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
Create comprehensive documentation of architecture designs, configurations, and deployment procedures.
Share knowledge and best practices with team members through training sessions and peer reviews

Position Proficiencies and Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience (10+ years) as an Enterprise Architect or Lead Engineer with expertise in AWS.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript for web development.
In-depth understanding of cloud computing principles and architectures.
Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified Developer - Associate is a plus.

Competencies to Drive Success

Significant experience working and leading cross-functionally in high growth organizations
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Self-starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize and get things done in a fast paced environment.

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