Lead Software Engineer

AWS Cloud Architect

• On-site- Dallas, Texas

• C2C Contract

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture, automation, and infrastructure design, with the ability to translate complex business needs into practical technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver scalable, reliable, and secure solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Assess technical requirements and recommend AWS services that best meet business goals.
• Lead initiatives to optimize AWS environments for performance, cost efficiency, and operational resilience.
• Design and execute migration strategies for transitioning workloads from on-premises infrastructure to AWS cloud.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions to standardize, automate, and secure cloud deployments.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in AWS architecture, design, and implementation.
• Proven expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, ALB, Lambda, and API Gateway.
• Familiarity with data engineering tools including AWS Glue, Redshift, and Athena.
• Strong understanding of networking, IAM, and cloud security best practices.
• Experience designing serverless applications, microservices, and containerized workloads (ECS, EKS, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) frameworks such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.

If this sounds like you, apply now to discuss!

5V Video are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this job vacancy. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to $250 for you and an additional $250 to a charity of your choice, 5V Video are recognised talent solutions experts within Video and Broadcast Technology working across Europe, the UK and North America. Email applications to kenny.newbury@weare5vvideo.com