Solution Architect

We are seeking an experienced AWS Application Migration Solution Architect to lead the planning and execution of large-scale application migrations to AWS. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in AWS cloud solutioning, migration methodologies, and modernization strategies. This role involves assessing legacy portfolios, defining migration strategies (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor), and executing migration waves leveraging AWS-native tools and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) initiatives, defining migration frameworks, methodologies, and best practices for enterprise-scale workloads.
• Conduct application discovery and dependency mapping using tools such as AWS Migration Hub, Application Discovery Service, and Application Migration Service (MGN).
• Develop comprehensive migration roadmaps and wave plans, including effort estimation, risk assessment, and sequencing.
• Architect target-state AWS landing zones and integration models aligned with enterprise security, compliance, and performance requirements.
• Design and oversee migration execution leveraging AWS-native services, automation frameworks, and partner accelerators.
• Collaborate with application owners, QA, and security teams to ensure migration readiness, cutover, rollback, and validation.
• Recommend modernization paths such as containerization, serverless, and managed database services for suitable workloads.
• Provide governance, progress reporting, and technical oversight throughout migration execution.
• Partner with AWS ProServe, internal teams, and third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery aligned with business and technical objectives.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, with at least 5 years leading cloud application migrations to AWS.
• Strong expertise in AWS migration and modernization services, including:
  • Application Migration Service (MGN)
  • Migration Hub & Application Discovery Service
  • Database Migration Service (DMS)
  • AWS MAP frameworks and tooling
• Proven experience in migration assessment and planning, including portfolio rationalization and 6R strategies (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of application architectures (Java, .NET, middleware, APIs) and their mapping to AWS services.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, and compliance in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with migration validation, performance testing, UAT, and post-migration optimization.
• AWS Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate Certification is required.