AWS Cloud Architect

Contract: 12 Month Extendable
Location: REMOTE TO SWITZERLAND(with occasional visits to their site in the North of Switzerland)
Language: English

I am currently assisting a well established holding company who is in the search for an external AWS Cloud Migration Architect to help achieve their Migration initiatives.

They are on the brink of a transformative migration project aimed at transitioning all legacy on-premise systems to AWS. This initiative is crucial for modernizing their infrastructure, improving scalability, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. The AWS Cloud Architect will play a pivotal role in this project, ensuring a seamless and efficient migration process.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop and propose a comprehensive migration strategy, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
Lead the migration of all on-premise/legacy systems to AWS Cloud, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Create detailed technical documentation outlining the migration process, configurations, and best practices to ensure clarity and consistency.
Design robust and scalable architectural solutions tailored to the migration, leveraging AWS services and best practices.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, development, and operations, to ensure alignment and successful execution of the migration plan.
Provide training and support to internal teams on AWS best practices and new system functionalities post-migration.

Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive experience with AWS services
Proven track record of successfully migrating systems to AWS Cloud, with a deep understanding of migration tools and methodologies.
Strong technical skills in cloud architecture, networking, and security.
Excellent ability to create clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment