AWS Solutions Architect - EKS Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure with a primary focus on Amazon EKS or Azure AKS.
• Develop and maintain Kubernetes clusters using EKS, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with development teams to design microservices architecture and containerize applications.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or CDK.
• Provide expert guidance on best practices for container orchestration, monitoring, logging, and security.
• Work closely with clients to understand theirrequirements and design AWS solutions that align with their business goals.
• Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for AWS EKS/Azure AKS and other Cloud services.
• Stay up to date with the latest AWS services, features, and best practices to provide cutting-edge solutions.
• Participate in on-call rotation for handling incidents and maintaining the reliability of AWS environments.
• Mentor and train team members on AWS and Kubernetes best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect or in a similar role, with hands-on experience in AWS.
• Proficiency in designing and deploying solutions using AWS services, particularly EKS, EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, S3, and Lambda.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes, including managing clusters, deploying applications, and scaling workloads.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, or AWS Code Pipeline.
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Knowledge of network architectures, security best practices, and compliance standards in AWS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional certification preferred.