AWS Solutions Architect (EdTech)

TL;DR

AWS Solutions Architect (AWS/EdTech): Designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures for an EdTech platform with an accent on cloud-native migration and infrastructure automation. Focus on optimizing resource utilization, designing event-driven systems, and establishing robust observability across distributed services.

Location: Full Remote (Poland)

Company

An IT consultancy firm helping startups and corporations deliver innovative technology solutions across various industries, including Telecom, Energy, and Fintech.

What you will do

• Design scalable and secure AWS architectures using ECS, EKS, Lambda, and event-driven patterns (SNS/SQS, EventBridge).
• Create target architectures and modernization roadmaps to migrate legacy monoliths to cloud-native or hybrid systems.
• Automate environment provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and AWS CDK.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Bitbucket Pipelines.
• Collaborate with C-level stakeholders to define cloud transformation goals and align technical strategies with business needs.
• Improve system observability by analyzing logs and metrics using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS in production environments.
• Solid background in application development or architecture using PHP, Java, or similar technologies.
• Proven experience with REST APIs, microservices, and container orchestration (Docker, ECS, EKS).
• Strong proficiency in logging, monitoring, and observability tools.
• Proficient level of English.
• Must be based in Poland.

Nice to have

• Experience with distributed tracing (OpenTelemetry, X-Ray).
• Professional AWS or DevOps certifications (Security, SysOps, Networking).
• Expertise in performance optimization at both application and infrastructure levels.
• Experience working in regulated or high-availability environments.

Culture & Benefits

• B2B contract engagement.
• 100% remote work flexibility.
• Engagement in a unique and challenging project within the EdTech space.