Senior Platform Engineer: Cloud / DevOps Architect – AWS

Role Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud & DevOps Architect with strong AWS, IaC, and cloud‑native architecture expertise to lead cloud migrations, platform modernization, and DevOps enablement initiatives for enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and implement scalable, secure AWS architectures, including multi‑account and landing zone setups using AWS Control Tower.
- Lead cloud migration programs, transforming on‑premise and monolithic systems into cloud‑native microservices architectures.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation for consistent, automated provisioning.
- Drive DevOps and CI/CD automation, improving deployment reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
- Harden and govern AWS IAM, security policies, and cost optimisation (FinOps) across AWS organisations.
- Design and optimise cloud networking using VPCs, Transit Gateway, Route53, VPC Endpoints, WAF, and Network Firewall.
- Build and deliver PoCs (e.g., MLOps, serverless automation using Lambda, EventBridge, Systems Manager).
- Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance,



and client advisory across CCoE, platform, and DevOps teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

- 18+ years of overall IT experience with 8+ years in AWS, DevOps, and cloud architecture roles.
- Strong hands‑on experience with AWS services, serverless architectures, and cloud security best practices.
- Advanced knowledge of Terraform (HashiCorp Certified Associate) and cloud automation frameworks.
- Experience with Docker, Linux, Nginx, ELK, WAF, databases (MongoDB, MySQL, SQL Server).
- Proven experience in enterprise cloud governance, cost optimisation, and operational excellence.
- Strong background in architecture design, migration planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Certifications (Highly Preferred):

- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Qualified
- AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
- AWS Security, Networking, Database – Specialty
- HashiCorp Terraform Associate

Nice to Have:

- Experience delivering client training and CCoE enablement.
- Exposure to MLOps platforms on AWS.
- Multilingual communication skills (English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia).

📌 Platform Engineer (Cloud / DevOps Architect – AWS) (Southern Sydney)
🏢 Synechron
📍 Southern Sydney