AWS Cloud Architect
NTT DATA is a team of more than 139,000 diverse professionals, operating in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The sectors where we have activities include telecommunications, finance, industry, utilities, energy, public administration, and health.
Our mission? Offer technological solutions, business, strategy, development, and maintenance of applications, while being a benchmark in consulting. All thanks to the collaboration between teams, the human quality of our people and the fact that we do not conform to what is established, we always seek innovation that brings us closer to the future.
Our essence has led us to the forefront of technology, breaking paradigms and providing solutions that truly respond to the needs of each client. Our talent has led us to be one of the top 6 technology companies in the world.
Because #Greattech, needs #GreatPeople, like you
NTT DATA is looking for high-achieving team players that are quickly adaptable to new challenges and entrepreneurial ventures. We are looking for an AWS Cloud Architect to work in either Orange, CT or Boston, MA.
Summary:
We are searching for a Highly skilled Expert Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced digital solutions. This individual should be a self-starter, motivated to explore new technologies independently while ensuring robust and scalable architecture across the organization. This individual will provide strong and scalable organizational architecture while delivering technical leadership, strategic planning, and cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing teams, designing complex platforms, and leveraging modern cloud and DevOps methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of cloud-based solutions and platforms, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Design and implement cloud infrastructure using AWS and Azure, including IaC and CaC methodologies for consistent and efficient deployments.
- Develop and enforce CI/CD strategies for efficient software development and deployment across development, QA, and production environments.
- Establish comprehensive solution architecture documentation to guide internal teams in delivering consistent and maintainable software solutions.
- Oversee microservices frameworks and front-end architectures to ensure alignment with industry best practices.
- Act as a subject matter expert in DevOps, infrastructure management, and cloud solutions, providing strategic technical guidance to internal and client teams.
- Collaborate with clients and various departments to understand and translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with customer expectations.
- Stay updated on the latest technologies and trends, proactively suggesting innovative solutions to enhance business outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the architecture and DevOps teams, ensuring processes constantly evolve to meet emerging challenges.
Requirements:
- 8 years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and managing complex infrastructure and software architectures.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading digital transformation projects, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and high availability.
- Proven success in overseeing the end-to-end implementation of DevOps pipelines and establishing effective CI/CD toolchains for reliable software delivery.
- Previous experience migrating legacy systems to cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure, resulted in significant cost savings and improved scalability.
- Strong background in managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software architecture solutions in the finance, utilities, and retail sectors.
- Previous experience designing PoC using genAI on AWS services, such as Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, Amazon CodeWhisperer, or Copilot.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Extensive understanding of cloud computing platforms, especially AWS and Azure, including certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
- Solid grasp of infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration as code (CaC) practices for efficient and consistent infrastructure deployment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of software architecture best practices, DevOps principles, and secure coding standards.
- Familiarity with critical cloud services (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager) and technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, and GitLab.
- Excellent knowledge of Linux, networking, storage, and virtualization technologies.
- Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and technologies, document them, and apply the acquired knowledge to create innovative solutions and platforms.
Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in programming and scripting languages like Java, Python, Bash, SQL, and JavaScript.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, including mentoring and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
- Strategic planning and critical thinking capabilities to align architecture with business objectives.
- Exceptional communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Creative problem-solving, adaptability, and effective decision-making, particularly in high-pressure environments.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Resilience and adaptability in learning new technologies through experimentation and learning from failure, with a results-driven mindset.
Why NTT DATA?
Empowerment and rewards are the cornerstone of our career development model. We are a young, fast-growing company, with a highly innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, because of this professional experience and growth will be unmatched. Our talent and positive attitude allow us to transform our goals into achievements, and projects into realities.
NTT DATA is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. NTT Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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