Cloud Services Solution Architect

• Design/architect cloud-native/hybrid solutions and lead migrations from legacy systems to AWS, embedding IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and self-healing capabilities from day one. 
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable solution architectures 
• Collaborate with software engineers to design systems with a strong emphasis on Java-based services, APIs, and backend integration 
• Develop solutions that incorporate containerized workloads using Docker and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) 
• Partner with infrastructure and platform teams to design reliable networking, storage, and compute architectures 
• Guide teams through architectural decisions related to performance, scalability, reliability, and cost optimization 
• Ensure solutions are designed with security best practices, compliance considerations, and operational resilience in mind 
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical leadership across solution lifecycles 
• Stay current with emerging AWS services, cloud patterns, and AI/ML-enabled solution capabilities 
• Leverage AI agents (AWS Bedrock) for IaC automation, code reviews, and cloud-native DevSecOps workflows. 
• Contribute to internal architecture standards, reference designs, and best practices 
• Own system-level architecture for one or more products with limited oversight.  
• Drive architectural decisions through design reviews, diagrams, RFCs, and guardrails that teams can execute against. 
• Mentor engineers on architectural thinking, not just local design.  
• Represent architecture in customer meetings, technical demos, and risk reviews. 
• Default to managed cloud services and AI/ML capabilities; self-managed infrastructure requires explicit justification
• Build automation from day one through infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and self-healing systems
• Document decisions, evaluate alternatives, and align before writing code
• Build systems that are simple to understand, operate, and maintain with minimal human intervention
• Embed security and compliance in architecture and automation through DevSecOps practices
• Prototype, test, and validate early; embrace short feedback loops and incremental delivery
• Question "how we've always done it" while staying grounded in delivering customer value

 Required Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, etc.). 
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and deploying commercial solutions on AWS 
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage, and IAM 
• Hands-on software development experience, with a strong preference for Java-based backend systems 
• Experience designing and working with containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar) 
• Familiarity with cloud-native design patterns, microservices, and API-driven architectures 
• Ability to operate at a solutions-architect level, connecting technical decisions to business outcomes 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering and non-technical stakeholders 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate) 
• Experience with AI-enabled or data-driven cloud solutions 
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools 
• Experience supporting or designing systems in regulated, high-reliability, or mission-critical environments 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at contact.us@bluestaq.com.

Date the Position Closes: Applications will be accepted for 60 days beyond the posting date, or until the position is filled, whichever comes first.