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JobDiva, Inc. lists this AWS Cloud Software Architect opportunity in trenton, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Title: AWS Cloud Software Architect
Location: Trenton, NJ (remote)
Duration: 12 Months
Note: Remote, must be capable of coming into office when needed (occasional) in Trenton, NJ
Job Description
We are looking for an AWS Cloud Software Architect to design and implement scalable, high-performance cloud-native solutions for our client's IT Application Development team. This position will be full-time, long-term contract, and remote with occasional need to commute into the office in Trenton, NJ .
What You'll Do
Develop responsive and intuitive front-end applications using ReactJS with TypeScript
Build robust back-end services with Python and SQL Alchemy
Implement workflow orchestration using Temporal
Design and optimize database schemas and queries
Coordinate with the DevOps group for CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and solutions
Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions using AWS technologies, including ECS, RDS, ALB, Route 53, and containerization strategies
Design applications adhering to functional and technical programming standards
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate user requirements into design specifications
Develop system specifications and interfaces
Review and understand the Application Team's work plan
Provide work status updates to the senior management team
Detail functional and process knowledge
Determine time estimates and schedules for work
Coordinate and collaborate with software developers to ensure solutions meet business requirements
Identify and track issues, risks, and action items
Contribute to creating feature specifications and technical design blueprints
Build feature-focused testing, including AI-assisted unit and integration test generation
Contribute to user acceptance testing procedures and monitor results
Assist in performance and load testing procedures and issue remediation
Create documentation and playbooks for AWS-hosted applications supported by the client.
Mentor staff to gain familiarity and comfort supporting AWS cloud-native applications
Lead knowledge transfer sessions for staff members
Establish and lead AI-assisted development practices, mentoring staff on effective, responsible adoption of Claude Code / AWS Kiro across the SDLC
Required:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
8+ years of experience as an Application Developer in an AWS Cloud environment, with hands-on development expertise to collaborate with vendors and mentor team members
8+ years of proficiency in ReactJS front-end development
8+ years of strong Python programming skills
8+ years of experience with Flask web application framework
8+ years of experience with containerization and microservices architecture
8+ years of experience with SQL Alchemy ORM
8+ years of experience with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases8+ years of understanding security best practices in cloud environments
8+ years of extensive experience with AWS Cloud services (ECS, RDS, ALB, Route 53, CloudWatch, Side-car patterns)
4+ years of hands-on experience using AI coding harnesses/agents — preferably Claude Code or AWS Kiro — with the judgment to know when to rely on AI output and when to override it
Preferred:
Familiarity with Temporal or similar workflow orchestration
Experience as a full-stack developer with comprehensive AWS Cloud expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications using native AWS services and modern development frameworks
Demonstrated ability to integrate agentic AI development tools into team workflows — establishing prompting standards, guardrails, and review practices to improve delivery velocity and code quality without compromising security or maintainability
Understanding of secure, responsible AI-tool usage (data handling, IP protection, and human review gates) within a regulated/public-sector environment
Physical Demands
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
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Worksite address
trenton, NJ, 08628, US
Who can apply
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