Job Description
Overview We are seeking an experienced and innovative AWS Solution Architect to join our dynamic team. As an AWS Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing highly scalable and robust cloud solutions for our clients. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving successful cloud migration projects and optimizing existing AWS infrastructure.
Location: Calgary, AB (Candidates local to Calgary are preferred)
Status: Full-Time
Responsibilities: - Architecting Cloud Solutions: Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions using AWS services and best practices.
- Cloud Migration: Lead and execute the migration of on-premises applications and workloads to AWS, ensuring a seamless transition and minimal disruption to business operations.
- Infrastructure Design: Design and implement AWS infrastructure, including virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, security groups, IAM roles, and other core services to meet application requirements.
- Application Deployment: Oversee the deployment of applications on AWS, utilizing services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and others while ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
- Security and Compliance: Implement robust security measures, including encryption, access controls, and identity management, to safeguard data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and fine-tune AWS environments for optimal performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency, employing auto-scaling and resource optimization techniques.
- Disaster Recovery and Backup: Develop disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure business continuity and data integrity in case of system failures or outages.
- Cost Management: Provide cost analysis and optimization recommendations to clients, helping them leverage AWS pricing models and cost-effective solutions.
- Documentation and Training: Create detailed technical documentation and conduct training sessions for internal teams and clients to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure smooth operations.
- Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest AWS services, trends, and best practices, and proactively recommend new solutions that align with business objectives.
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an AWS Solution Architect, designing and deploying complex cloud solutions.
- Background or focus on Analytics and Data Engineering, with previous experience handling analytics and data-related projects
- Knowledge and exposure in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD creation, cloud provisioning, etc.
- Experience with data, ETL, data warehouses/-housing, and databases is mandatory.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional certification preferred.
- Proficient in core AWS services, networking, security, and serverless computing.
- Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines on AWS.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Effective communication and presentation skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
About Adastra For more than 20 years, Adastra Corporation has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it. We are an international consulting company working work with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Application Development. Our team of experts, combined with our worldclass data management platform, helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices, and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage. Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes - from SMEs to Fortune 1000s - achieve their data transformation goals, whether that be accelerating innovation, improving operational excellence, or creating unforgettable customer experiences.
What We Offer - Opportunity for advancement and career progression
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Successful referral program
- The opportunity to work with one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
- Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
- A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation's implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.
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