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 designing, 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