**CTG is seeking to fill an Application Architect AWS Cloud position for our client in Denver, CO.** **Location:** Denver, CO **Duration:** 6 months **Duties:** + Lead the design and architecture of cloud-based applications on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, data scientists, and business stakeholders, to align technical execution with business objectives. + Drive the implementation of best practices in cloud architecture, including microservices, containerization, and serverless computing. + Ensure the delivery of high-quality, production-ready AI and cloud solutions. + Identify and remove technical impediments, fostering a collaborative and efficient development environment. + Manage dependencies between cross-functional teams, including paired programming teams, to ensure seamless integration and delivery. + Maintain and enforce technical standards for cloud infrastructure, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable. **Skills:** + Strong expertise in AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, and Kubernetes. + Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and paired programming. + Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. + Knowledge of security best practices for cloud applications, including identity and access management (IAM) and compliance standards. + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud-based applications. **Experience:** + 7+ years in technical product management, with a focus on data science, engineering, and cloud solutions. + Experience supporting paired programming and collaborative development environments. + Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and technical dependencies. + Hands-on experience designing and implementing AI and cloud solutions in a production environment. **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role. **To Apply:** To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact **Krista Eckard** at **Krista.Eckard@ctg.com** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70/hr to $80/hr. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefits package is also offered. **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.