US Application Architect – Microservices (AWS)

About US: We are a company that provides innovative, transformative IT services and solutions. We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals and exceed their expectations. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our clients and employees. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, and we are always looking for ways to improve our services and solutions. We believe in working collaboratively with our clients and employees to achieve success. DS Technologies Inc is looking for US Application Architect – Microservices (AWS) role for one of our premier clients. Job Title: US Application Architect – Microservices (AWS) Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid) / Remote also considered Position Type: Contract Only W2 Position Summary: We are seeking an Application Architect with strong microservices architecture experience and deep expertise in AWS cloud services. This role will focus on designing, building, and guiding scalable cloud-native solutions, enabling modern data processing workflows, and supporting best practices across CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code. Key Responsibilities: Architect and design microservices-based applications on AWS Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure application architecture Lead cloud solution design using AWS services and modern development patterns Support implementation of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Drive Infrastructure as Code adoption using CloudFormation and/or Terraform Collaborate with engineering and stakeholder teams with strong communication and problem-solving skills Required Qualifications: 7+7+ years of software development experience, including microservices architecture At least 3+3+ years of AWS cloud architecture experience Strong proficiency in AWS services including: S3, Lambda, Step Functions, Aurora DB, Redis, Redshift Strong JavaScript experience Experience with Databricks for big data processing and analytics Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills Nice to Have: Knowledge of Apache Spark, Splunk, and modern data frameworks Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Conducktor AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, etc.) or equivalent hands-on experience Flexible work from home options available. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.