AWS Cloud Architect

Kunai builds full-stack technology solutions for banks, credit and payment networks, infrastructure providers, and their customers. Together, we are changing the world’s relationship with financial services. At Kunai, we help our clients modernize, capitalize on emerging trends, and evolve their business for the coming decades by remaining tech-agnostic and human-centered.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AWS Architect to join our banking technology team. The ideal candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for AWS cloud architecture, guiding teams as they migrate applications and accounts to align with our next generation AWS strategy and target architecture patterns.

This role requires deep hands-on technical expertise in AWS, DevSecOps, cyber security, and access management best practices, along with strong leadership capabilities and solution architecture experience. The AWS Architect will play a key role in designing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions and ensuring smooth software delivery across engineering teams.

Skills: 

• 7+ years of overall DevOps, SRE or Platform Engineering, including 3+ years in AWS cloud architecture roles.
• Proven Solution Architecture experience in large-scale cloud transformation efforts.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages: Go, Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, including but not limited to: IAM, Fargate, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation/Terraform, CloudWatch
• Demonstrated experience with DevSecOps tooling and practices, including CI/CD pipelines and shift-left security
• In-depth understanding of cloud security, including encryption, key management, access control, and compliance.
• Ability to lead solution design discussions, articulate architectural decisions, and influence teams across multiple domains.

Preferred:

• AWS Certification(s) (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional) 
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., financial services or banking)
• Familiarity with account governance, landing zone patterns, and control frameworks
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Our success over the past 20 years is rooted in our exceptional team, which thrives in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

We are proud to offer our employees a range of benefits, including competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements, all designed to help them thrive. As we continue to expand, we remain committed to cultivating an environment where people feel valued, have a voice, and are given the tools to grow—both personally and professionally—while pushing the boundaries of innovation in the fintech industry.