Job Description

Job Description
AWS Cloud Architect Canada Remote Technical Requirements Category Minimum Qualifications Experience 10 years in IT Infrastructure with 4 years focused on large-scale AWS Modernization. Automation Expert-level proficiency in AWS CDK (TypeScript). Compute & Data ECS with Fargate, Lambda, Aurora PostgreSQL, and S3. Strategy Deep knowledge of AWS MAP and Modernization Pathways.

Certifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (Required) . Cloud Modernization Specialist (AWS MAP) We are seeking a high-caliber AWS Cloud Architect to spearhead our Modernization Acceleration Program (MAP). This is not a traditional "Lift & Shift" role; you will be the technical visionary responsible for transforming legacy on-premises workloads into high-performance, cloud-native architectures. You will lead the shift from monolithic systems to microservices, utilizing a code-first approach with AWS CDK and TypeScript. Core Responsibilities

- Strategic Modernization & Architecture ● Architect cloud-native target states that replace legacy patterns with scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized solutions. ● Execute modernization pathways within the AWS MAP framework, driving the transition from .
NET/SQL Server to modern stacks like PostgreSQL (Aurora)



and ECS withFargate. ● Serve as the technical authority for Modernization Readiness Assessments and Experience-Based Acceleration (EBA) sessions.
- Infrastructure as Code (CDK & TypeScript) ● Standardize all infrastructure deployment exclusively via AWS CDK (TypeScript), moving away from manual configurations and CloudFormation. ● Design and govern reusable CDK constructs to ensure organizational standards for security, networking, and observability are baked into every deployment. ● Implement enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines with automated security and performance gates.
- Vendor & Program Leadership ● Collaborate closely with our preferred vendor to provide technical oversight, ensuring their delivery matches our architectural rigour and modernization roadmap. ● Mentor internal engineering teams on contemporary cloud patterns. Professional Qualities ● Outcome-Driven: Focuses on business value and application agility, not just technical migration. ● Strategic Communicator: Capable of aligning vendor output with internal stakeholder expectations. ● Code-First Mindset: Strong advocate for software engineering best practices applied to infrastructure.

📌 AWS Cloud Architect (Canada)
🏢 RELQ TECHNOLOGIES
📍 Canada