ABOUT “BIG BEARD WEB SOLUTIONS”

The Solutions Architect at Big Beard Web Solutions is responsible for designing scalable and robust technical solutions leveraging AWS infrastructure, modern web frameworks, and integration patterns. This role is ideal for a mid-level developer or web engineer ready to grow into a leadership role and gain certification as a cloud architect. The Architect will contribute to project discovery, technical design, and Well-Architected Reviews under AWS EEIP.

JOB OVERVIEW

We’re hiring a strategic and technically skilled AWS Practice Manager / Solutions Architect to lead our cloud solutions practice. This role will be responsible for overseeing AWS service delivery, architecting scalable and secure cloud solutions, and managing client engagements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Collaborate with stakeholders and developers to design full system architectures that meet functional and business requirements. 
• Translate client needs into detailed technical specifications and diagrams. 
• Lead Well-Architected Reviews and contribute to Foundational Technical Reviews (FTR). 
• Define security, scaling, backup, and deployment strategies using AWS best practices. 
• Develop prototypes or technical proof-of-concepts to validate architectural direction. 
• Advocate for the reuse of internal tools and shared libraries where possible. 
• Participate in partner meetings and competency planning as part of the AWS EEIP program. 
• Mentor developers and support upskilling of junior technical staff. 

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• 3–5 years experience in web development or engineering with recent focus on architecture or infrastructure design. 
• Proficient in Laravel, Node.js, or Python (backend) and React or Vue (frontend). 
• Experience designing and documenting cloud-native applications (e.g., serverless, containerized apps). 
• Working knowledge of AWS services including IAM, API Gateway, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFront, and VPC. 
• AWS Cloud Practitioner (required); Solutions Architect Associate preferred or in progress. 
• Comfortable creating and presenting technical documentation and architecture diagrams. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong communicator who can interface with developers and clients. 
• Committed to continuous learning and AWS certification path. 
• Attention to scalability, security, and resilience in technical design. 
• Enthusiasm for solving complex problems and building reliable systems. 

SEND US YOUR CV

recruitment@fatsolelo.co.za

Closing Date: 23/06/2025

Email Subject: Big Beard _ AWS PRACTICE MANAGER