Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Primary Point of Contact: Product Manager and Practice Leader
Location: Remote (LATAM Based)
About RevStarAt RevStar, we build cutting-edge cloud, data, and Generative AI solutions that transform how enterprise organizations operate. As an Advanced AWS Consulting Partner, we don’t just deliver code—we solve complex business problems, modernize legacy infrastructure, and deploy production-grade cloud native and AI applications that drive real business value.
Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior AWS Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join our AWS Practice. In this highly visible role, you will operate embedded directly at the intersection of enterprise cloud architecture, hands-on engineering, and client-facing delivery.
As an FDE, you are both a master cloud builder and a trusted technical advisor. You will own the full delivery lifecycle for high-impact enterprise accounts—architecting resilient cloud-native environments, modernizing legacy infrastructure, and deploying state-of-the-art AWS Generative AI (Amazon Bedrock, Q, SageMaker) architectures. Simultaneously, you will drive AWS adoption and consumption growth by identifying new workloads, building POCs, and driving strategic technical alignment with client executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities- Hands-On Cloud Architecture & Implementation: Design, build, and deploy secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures on AWS using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation) and modern microservices/serverless patterns (Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, DynamoDB).
- Enterprise Customer Delivery: Serve as the primary technical leader on strategic enterprise client engagements. Partner with CIOs, CTOs, VPs of Infrastructure/Engineering, and client development teams to translate complex business goals into high-performing AWS solutions.
- Cloud Migration & Application Modernization: Lead large-scale migrations from on-premises data centers or legacy platforms to AWS (using AWS Application Migration Service, Database Migration Service, etc.) and re-architect legacy monolithic applications into modern serverless or containerized architectures.
- AWS Generative AI & Machine Learning: Architect and deploy enterprise GenAI and ML workloads leveraging Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, Vector Databases (OpenSearch, Pinecone, pgvector), and custom RAG implementations.
- Drive Platform Adoption & Growth: Partner with RevStar account leadership to identify new, high-value cloud workloads within client accounts, driving AWS consumption expansion and clear ROI for client executive stakeholders.
- Technical Mentorship & Practice Building: Coach and mentor Cloud Engineers and Solutions Architects. Drive internal RevStar accelerators, reusable Terraform modules, AWS Well-Architected Review frameworks, and cloud delivery best practices.
RequirementsQualifications & RequirementsTechnical Expertise:
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Architecture, DevOps/SRE, or Software Engineering with a focus on AWS.
- 3+ years in a client-facing consulting, Solutions Architecture, or Forward Deployed Engineering role.
- Deep AWS Core Expertise: Mastery across core AWS services (IAM, VPC, EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFront, Route 53).
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & CI/CD: Expert-level proficiency in Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation, along with automated CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).
- AWS GenAI & Data Services: Practical experience with Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, Glue, Redshift, or OpenSearch for building data platforms and AI solutions.
- AWS Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional and/or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional required. Specialty certifications (Security, Machine Learning, Data Analytics) are a plus.
- Enterprise Track Record: Proven experience leading technical delivery for Fortune 500 or mid-market enterprise clients (Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, or SaaS).
- Consulting & Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication; adept at whiteboarding complex architectures, building working POCs/demos, and presenting to C-level executives.
- Growth Mindset: Ability to spot technical expansion opportunities, conduct AWS Well-Architected Reviews, and advocate for cloud modernization to expand account footprint.
BenefitsEngagement Details & Terms
- Contract Status: Independent Contractor (Form 1099-NEC).
- Compensation: Hourly rate, commensurate with experience.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in cloud architecture, DevOps/SRE, or software engineering focused on AWS
- 3+ years of experience in client-facing consulting, Solutions Architecture, or Forward Deployed Engineering
- Deep expertise across core AWS services, including IAM, VPC, EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFront, and Route 53
- Expert proficiency in Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation
- Experience building automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline
- Practical experience with Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, Glue, Redshift, or OpenSearch
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional and/or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional certification
- Experience leading technical delivery for Fortune 500 or mid-market enterprise clients
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including executive presentations and architecture whiteboarding
- Ability to identify technical expansion opportunities and conduct AWS Well-Architected Reviews
- AWS specialty certification in Security, Machine Learning, or Data Analytics
What We Do
Most organizations have some type of bottleneck internally that is often related to information flow that is preventing their growth. Here at RevStar, we’ve been there, and we have a simple 3-step methodology that will help you Analyze your bottleneck, Architect the most straight-forward solution, and Build a pure-cloud solution using our proprietary rapid app development modular approach. You’ll end up with a custom high-quality solution and avoid wasting time & money unnecessarily. When it comes to technology, RevStar understands your business needs. In today’s world of ever-evolving tech, constantly changing business needs, and infinite competition, your business needs a consultant that understands all of these factors and more. RevStar offers a diverse and experienced team of developers and consultants to help you identify your exact software application needs and develop them in a timely manner. Our team spans three countries and brings decades of experience in development to the table; so you can be sure you’re getting the best value and service possible. Through technical expertise and unmatched customer service, we hope to serve your business in all of its software, cloud-native applications, and technology needs. Don’t build a team from scratch when you can just borrow ours! You’ll save time and money by avoiding all the red tape that comes with hiring contractors and employees. Visit our website today to preview our services. Contact: https://www.revstarconsulting.com/contact-us/ Or [email protected]
