AWS CDK Architect - USA (Remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture of cloud solutions leveraging AWS CDK (TypeScript/Python).
• Define cloud architecture standards, reusable patterns, reference architectures, and best practices.
• Drive modernization efforts, including serverless, containerized, and event-driven architectures.
• Guide infrastructure decisions related to scalability, availability, resiliency, and cost.
• Architect and oversee development of IaC using AWS CDK at scale.
• Establish governance for multi-account infrastructure (landing zones, security baselines).
• Implement fully automated CI/CD workflows using tools like CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Define security, compliance, tagging, and monitoring standards across all IaC artifacts.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or cloud architecture roles.
• Expert level proficiency with AWS CDK and IaC patterns.
• Strong technical background in TypeScript or Python for infrastructure automation.
• Demonstrated experience architecting systems across multiple AWS services and domains.
• Knowledge of IaC ecosystems (CloudFormation, Terraform) with CDK as primary tool.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, cost management, and operational excellence.
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines and container solutions (Docker, ECR, ECS).
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while driving architectural vision.

Contract Details

Duration: 6+ Months
Location: Remote (US)
Start Date: ASAP
Engagement: Full time contract