Principal AWS Architect

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal AWS Architect in the United States.

This role sits at the intersection of enterprise architecture governance, cloud strategy, and hands-on AWS expertise, shaping how large-scale financial technology systems are designed and standardized across the organization. You will define and enforce architectural principles that ensure cloud solutions are secure, scalable, cost-efficient, and aligned with enterprise frameworks. Acting as a senior technical authority, you will guide engineering teams through complex design decisions while influencing cross-functional stakeholders across Infrastructure, Engineering, and Product. The environment is highly collaborative yet execution-driven, requiring strong leadership and the ability to bring consistency across distributed teams. You will play a key role in improving architectural maturity, reducing technical risk, and enabling faster, more reliable delivery of cloud-native solutions. This is a high-impact position where your decisions directly shape platform resilience and long-term technology direction.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the review and validation of AWS architecture designs, ensuring scalability, security, and adherence to enterprise cloud standards.
• Establish and maintain standardized architectural documentation practices, ensuring consistency and accessibility across engineering teams.
• Act as a senior advisor in design discussions, guiding teams toward adoption of certified, reusable, and cost-efficient AWS components.
• Define and govern architectural frameworks, embedding AWS Well-Architected and TOGAF principles into engineering workflows.
• Facilitate cross-team alignment on technical decisions by negotiating solutions and resolving architectural conflicts with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a structured library of approved cloud patterns, promoting best practices and continuous improvement across teams.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineering teams to improve overall design quality and architectural maturity.

Requirements:

• 8–10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, systems engineering, or similar roles with strong exposure to enterprise-scale environments.
• Deep expertise in AWS architecture, cloud-native design patterns, and distributed system design.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification (required).
• Strong knowledge of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF and experience applying structured governance models.
• Proven ability to design and review scalable, secure, and resilient cloud systems in production environments.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong experience leading architectural discussions and making decisions in complex, multi-team environments.
• Preferred: additional AWS certifications (Security Specialty, Advanced Networking), experience with IaC/automation tools, and exposure to fintech or regulated industries.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range ($116K–$180K) with bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Mental health support services for employees and dependents.
• Wellness benefits including gym reimbursement and virtual wellness programs.
• HSA/FSA options and financial wellness resources.
• Paid time off starting at 3 weeks, increasing to unlimited PTO after year one.
• Education reimbursement and leadership development opportunities.
• Certification support programs (including professional AWS and payments certifications).

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