This role owns the technical side of complex AWS consulting engagements end to end, from discovery to go-live. It combines hands-on architecture work with direct client-facing leadership: designing secure, scalable AWS environments, leading migrations, and presenting decisions to both engineering teams and C-level stakeholders in English and Portuguese.
The scope includes designing architectures aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework, leading on-prem-to-cloud and cloud-to-cloud migrations, driving container adoption on EKS, and advising on the integration of AI/ML services into client workflows.
What you will do
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Design and implement complex, secure, and scalable AWS architectures following the AWS Well-Architected Framework, with security built into every layer.
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Translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and architectural decisions.
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Lead end-to-end migrations (on-prem-to-cloud and cloud-to-cloud) using AWS MGN and DMS, including complex data sets and legacy system integration.
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Drive the adoption of Kubernetes (EKS) and microservices architectures.
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Advise on and implement AI/ML services (Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker) to modernize client workflows.
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Produce Environment Assessments, Gap Analyses, Technical Roadmaps, and Project Handovers for executive and technical audiences.
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Keep customer stakeholders informed on progress, risks, and milestones, and work with Project Managers to keep delivery aligned with timeline, budget, and scope.
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Guide engineers through code and architecture reviews, and troubleshoot complex issues directly in the console or CLI when needed.
Job requirements
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8+ years in IT infrastructure/architecture, including 5+ years focused on AWS.
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Proven experience in a consulting or Principal-level role.
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Expert-level knowledge of AWS core services (EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, IAM) and advanced networking (Direct Connect, Transit Gateway).
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Deep experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and EKS.
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Strong Linux/Unix administration skills and experience with RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and NoSQL databases.
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Track record of large-scale migrations involving complex data sets and legacy systems.
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Familiarity with the AWS AI/ML stack and integrating Generative AI into enterprise architectures.
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Ability to explain technical decisions clearly to non-technical and executive stakeholders.
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Fluent English and Portuguese (written and verbal), including presenting to C-level executives in both languages.
Nice to have
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional and/or AWS Certified Security – Specialty.
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Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
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CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
Engagment details
Hourly contractor
Remote
Part time ( 20hs/ peer week aprox)
Start: ASAP
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