Cloud Architect / DevOps Architect (AWS)

Overview

We are looking for a Cloud Architect / DevOps Architect (AWS) to take full ownership of a modern cloud platform. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on deg, building, and scaling secure, production-grade infrastructure. You will define architecture standards, implement Infrastructure as Code, and enable fast, reliable delivery across engineering teams. This role requires strong ownership, independent decision-making, and a pragmatic mindset.

Languages English: C1+ (Advanced) Russian: C1 (Required for internal team communication)

Key Responsibilities Design and govern scalable, secure AWS cloud architecture Build and maintain infrastructure using Terraform (IaC) Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) Implement and operate Kubernetes platforms (EKS/ECS) Enable multi-environment deployments (dev, staging, production) Establish monitoring, logging, and observability standards Define SLIs/SLOs and ensure system reliability Implement security best practices (IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, GuardDuty, Security Hub) Design networking and integration solutions (SSO, private networking) Create reusable infrastructure modules and templates Collaborate with engineering teams to support scalability and delivery Document architecture, runbooks, and operational procedures Drive continuous improvement and platform standardization

Key Deliverables Cloud Architecture Documentation Architecture Decision Records (ADR) Terraform modules and IaC repositories CI/CD pipeline templates Deployment and environment runbooks Security and compliance artifacts Monitoring dashboards and alerting systems Operational readiness checklists Incident postmortems (when applicable)

Requirements Experience 8+ years in cloud infrastructure (AWS) Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes & containerized systems Proven experience with CI/CD and automation Experience in high-reliability production environments Background in security and compliance implementation

Technical Skills AWS: EKS, ECS, IAM, VPC, KMS, CloudWatch, Security Hub, GuardDuty Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions preferred) Kubernetes (KEDA, Karpenter — plus) Monitoring & observability (CloudWatch, Grafana) Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ — plus)

Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent AWS certification (preferred)

Soft Skills Strong ownership and accountability Ability to work independently and make architectural decisions Excellent communication and documentation skills Cross-team collaboration and alignment Strong problem-solving mindset under pressure

Additional Information Engagement: B2B Contract Holidays: 10 public holidays per year Leave Policy: Vacation and sick leave are unpaid