AWS Practice Architect, AI/ML

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee multiple consulting and delivery projects or programs.

• Deliver consulting and assurance services for clients through both internal and external functions.

• Manage resources, produce deliverables, plan and execute projects, comply with contract specifications and costs, and engage with customers.

• Lead delivery for intricate, deliverable-driven, fully outsourced, or large-scale engagements and cross-functional programs.

• Provide high-level support for strategic TGS client initiatives.

• Develop comprehensive cloud offerings in collaboration with key partners and deliver integrated solutions for Enterprise Modernization goals.

• Assist with newly acquired engagements during transition and delivery phases.

• Establish operating models for engagements, define metrics, support statement-of-work execution, and identify service enhancements.

• Contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of service offerings and back-office procedures.

• Research and analyze new offerings alongside competing products.

• Create and maintain practice documentation detailing methods, processes, and delivery tools.

• Support the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of project team members.

• Assist Solution Architects and Solution Executives with technical insights, methodology suggestions, estimates, and solution support.

• Collaborate with Delivery to initiate and transition projects in line with portfolio guidelines.

• Facilitate internal communications and assemble solution delivery teams.

• Counsel Delivery Managers during initiation and transition processes.

• Participate in kickoffs, status reviews, and delivery meetings.

• Ensure adherence to engagement methodology from opportunity assessment through project closeout.

• Define team performance metrics that align with customer KPIs and OKRs.

• Identify service enhancements through problem management, service optimization, and automation.

• Develop project scope, estimates, implementation plans, risk assessments, and pricing during the presales phase.

• Maintain the intellectual property of the Enterprise Modernization portfolio.

• Enhance project delivery processes, methodologies, and back-office operations.

• Stay abreast of developments in the application management industry and accepted service transition and management practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or another engineering or technical discipline is essential.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in information technology and/or professional services, emphasizing subject matter expertise.

• At least 3 years of experience in a Cloud Architect role or similar position.

• A minimum of 3 years working with AWS services.

• At least 1 year of experience in cloud migration.

• At least 1 year of experience with Microservices and Serverless architectures.

• Practical knowledge of AWS services including ECS, EKS, Lambda, EventBridge, S3, DynamoDB, Systems Manager, API Gateway, ACM, Route53, and CloudWatch.

• Familiarity with AWS AI/ML services like Bedrock, Amazon Q/QuickSuite, and AgentCore.

• Experience in migrating legacy enterprise applications using Lift & Shift or code refactoring approaches.

• Proficiency with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and/or Artifactory.

• Experience in configuring and managing CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, or CodePipeline.

• Strong infrastructure-as-code skills, preferably with Terraform.

• Proficient scripting abilities in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Knowledge of at least one programming language such as C#, Java, or JavaScript (Node).

• Understanding of IP networking, VPNs, DNS, load balancing, and firewall management.

• Strong Linux and Windows systems administration skills, particularly in cloud or virtualized environments.

• Willingness to travel to client locations as required.

• Ability to work remotely with colleagues across various time zones and regions.

• Capability to present designs to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to recognize and address design or architecture challenges and navigate uncertainty.

• Willingness to lead discussions and challenge technical and design decisions when standards or best practices are not followed.

• Experience using JIRA and Confluence to enforce architecture standards and monitor tasks, dependencies, and risks.

• Strong analytical and design capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Professional-level AWS certification is required.

• Candidates must possess 1–2 associate-level AWS Cloud certifications.

• Desired qualifications include a Master's degree, 6+ years of experience, 4+ years in Cloud Architecture, 4+ years of AWS experience, 2+ years of cloud migration experience, and 2+ years of Microservices/serverless experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with options for pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions.

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for employees and dependents).

• Short and Long-Term Disability options.

• Health Spending Account (HSA).

• Transportation Benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave).

• Additional earnings may be available through annual bonuses and profit sharing.

• Fully remote position.

• Up to 25% travel opportunities.