Buffer - AWS Cloud Architect

• Responsibilities:
  • Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure solutions that are secure, scalable, and highly available.
  • Collaborate with various teams to gather requirements and architect cloud-based solutions that meet business needs.
  • Implement best practices for cost optimization, security, performance, and reliability in AWS environments.
  • Develop automation scripts and tools for provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of cloud resources.
  • Perform regular system maintenance, backups, and disaster recovery operations.
  • Evaluate new AWS services and provide recommendations on their applicability to the organization's needs.
  • Document architecture designs, procedures, and policies related to AWS infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the AWS infrastructure as needed.
• Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role with a focus on AWS.
  • Strong understanding of cloud computing principles and best practices.
  • In-depth knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM, etc.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) for automation tasks.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Skill Matrix Table:

• Skills Proficiency Level
• AWS Services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, etc.) Expert
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) Advanced
• Scripting Languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) Advanced
• DevOps Practices and CI/CD Pipelines Intermediate
• Security Best Practices in AWS Expert
• System Troubleshooting and Maintenance Advanced
• Documentation and Communication Skills Advanced