ISO New England

AWS Solutions Architect

ISO New England$155K — $190K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields.
  • 7+ years of software development experience with AWS services.
  • 5+ years as a solutions architect or in providing cloud architecture guidance.
  • Strong AWS knowledge, including serverless computing and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design cloud architectures that meet business needs and technology standards.
  • Collaborate with development teams to provide architectural guidance.
  • Define standards and best practices, creating reference architectures.
  • Create and maintain solution architecture diagrams and communicate decisions.
  • Prototype cloud solutions and write Terraform code for shared modules.
  • Stay updated on AWS services and tools to influence the organizational roadmap.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment (2-3 days/week onsite).
  • Distance-based relocation assistance available.
  • Robust benefits package including enhanced 401(k) and financial planning.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  • Wellness programs with an onsite gym and other offerings.
  • Flexible work hours and employee business networks.
  • A stable, mission-driven workplace with meaningful impact.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Solutions Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AWS cloud computing and will play a crucial role in guiding our DevOps teams on cloud-based architectures. This position requires strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills.

What we offer you:
  • Hybrid work environment (2-3 days/week onsite)
  • Distance-based relocation assistance available
  • Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus
  • Robust benefits package, including:
    • Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
    • Tuition reimbursement and professional development
    • Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
    • Free coffee at our onsite café
    • Flexible work hours
    • Employee Business Networks
  • A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters


How you will make an Impact
  • As part of a team of architects, design cloud architectures that meet business requirements, technology standards, and align with the four tenets of IT at ISO New England: Efficiency, Reliability, Security and Cost Effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with development teams to evaluate needs and provide architectural guidance in using the right patterns and services for solutions.
  • Facilitate the definition of standards and best practices, create reference architectures, all to promote re-usability.
  • Create and maintain current and future state solution architecture diagrams and communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders.
  • Prototype cloud solutions, write terraform, and contribute to company-wide shared terraform modules when necessary.
  • Stay current with the latest trends for AWS services, tools, and best practices to help define the organization's roadmap for adoption of new services and technologies.


What we are looking for
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other relevant areas.
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across IT and business partners, deep AWS knowledge and experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • 7+ years' experience in software development and designing and implementing solutions with AWS services including serverless computing and IaC (Terraform).
  • 5+ years' experience as a solutions architect or experience providing cloud architecture guidance and technical direction to developers.
  • Ability to design and implement solutions that meet the AWS Well-Architected framework.


This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).

The expected salary range for this position is $155,000 - $190,000 per year. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision), flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions and a student debt benefit, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits, paid time off, paid leave, a wellness program, an employee assistance program and other great company perks.

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This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.

About ISO New England

ISO New England Inc. is an independent, non-profit Regional Transmission Organization, headquartered in Holyoke, Massachusetts, serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. ISO-NE oversees the operation of New England's bulk electric power system and transmission lines, generated and transmitted by its member utilities, as well as Hydro-Québec, NB Power, the New York Power Authority and utilities in New York state, when the need arises. ISO-NE is responsible for reliably operating New England's 32,000 megawatt bulk electric power generation and transmission system. One of its major duties is to provide tariffs for the prices, terms, and conditions of the energy supply in New England. ISO New England's stated mission is to protect the health of New England's economy and the well-being of its people by ensuring the constant availability of electricity, today and for future generations. ISO New England ensures the day-to-day reliable operation of New England's bulk power generation and transmission system, oversees the administration of the region's wholesale electricity markets, and manages the regional planning processes. ISO-NE was created in 1997 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as a replacement for the New England Power Pool, which was created in 1971. The ISO-NE grid does not extend to remote parts of eastern and northern Maine in Washington and Aroostook Counties. In these areas, residents receive their electricity from Canadian providers such as NB Power and Hydro-Québec.
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