Onsite in Memphis AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer- $250k Salary

This role is onsite in Memphis 5 days a week. No hybrid, or remote allowed.
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AWS Cloud Architect / Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Architect / Engineer to design, implement, and optimize a modern cloud data and infrastructure platform. This role blends deep technical expertise with architectural leadership, hands-on engineering, and team mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and build scalable, secure, high-performance solutions on AWS.
  
• Design and maintain cloud-based data pipelines and infrastructure for ingestion, transformation, and consumption.
  
• Lead end-to-end development efforts including:
  
  • Data integration from diverse systems
    
  • ETL/ELT processing and automation
    
  • API and streaming data delivery
• Collaborate with architecture, security, and application teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
  
• Mentor engineering teams on AWS best practices, design patterns, and emerging technologies.
  
• Embed governance, compliance, and security principles across all solutions.
  
• Engage with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical architecture.
  
• Stay current with AWS service enhancements and evolving cloud trends.

Qualifications

• Strong programming proficiency in Python and SQL.
  
• Deep expertise with the AWS ecosystem, including services such as S3, Redshift, Aurora, Lambda, Glue, Step Functions, Kinesis, MSK, and EMR.
  
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade AWS architectures.
  
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and technologies (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, PySpark).
  
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT frameworks and workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Glue Workflows, Step Functions).
  
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Git, and CI/CD pipelines).
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
  
• Thorough knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
  
• Demonstrated success in mentoring teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  
• 10 years of progressive experience in cloud engineering, data engineering, or infrastructure architecture.

Technical Proficiency

• Expert-level skills in Python, AWS cloud services, and modern data engineering frameworks.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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