7h ago
Principal AWS Architect
US
$116k-$180k / year
full-timelead Remotefinance
π Tech Stack
πΌ About This Role
You'll lead enterprise architecture governance and cloud strategy for large-scale financial technology systems, defining standards that ensure security, scalability, and cost-efficiency across the organization. Acting as a senior technical authority, you'll guide engineering teams through complex design decisions while influencing cross-functional stakeholders. This high-impact role directly shapes platform resilience and long-term technology direction.
π― What You'll Do
- Led review of AWS architectures for scalability, security, and compliance.
- Establish standardized documentation practices across engineering teams.
- Define and enforce architectural frameworks embedding AWS Well-Architected and TOGAF.
- Facilitate cross-team alignment and resolve architectural conflicts.
π Requirements
- 8β10+ years in cloud architecture or similar enterprise roles.
- Deep expertise in AWS architecture and cloud-native patterns.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect β Professional (required).
- Experience with TOGAF or similar governance frameworks.
β¨ Nice to Have
- Additional AWS certifications (Security Specialty, Advanced Networking).
- Experience with IaC/automation tools.
- Exposure to fintech or regulated industries.
π Benefits & Perks
- π° Competitive salary ($116Kβ$180K) with bonus eligibility.
- π¦ 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- π Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
- π₯ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- ποΈ Unlimited PTO after year one.
π¨ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks Β· AI estimate
- 1Recruiter CallΒ· 30 min
- 2Technical InterviewΒ· 60 min
- 3Hiring Manager InterviewΒ· 45 min
- 4OfferΒ· 2-3 weeks
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