7h ago

Principal AWS Architect

US

$116k-$180k / year

full-timelead Remotefinance

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πŸ’Ό 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.

🎯 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.

πŸ“‹ Requirements

  • 8–10+ years in cloud architecture or similar enterprise roles.
  • Deep expertise in AWS architecture and cloud-native patterns.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (required).
  • Experience with TOGAF or similar governance frameworks.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Additional AWS certifications (Security Specialty, Advanced Networking).
  • Experience with IaC/automation tools.
  • Exposure to fintech or regulated industries.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • πŸ’° Competitive salary ($116K–$180K) with bonus eligibility.
  • 🏦 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • πŸ“ˆ Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • πŸ₯ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • πŸ–οΈ Unlimited PTO after year one.

πŸ“¨ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks Β· AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter CallΒ· 30 min
  2. 2Technical InterviewΒ· 60 min
  3. 3Hiring Manager InterviewΒ· 45 min
  4. 4OfferΒ· 2-3 weeks
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