Cloud Solutions Architect

EXPERIENCE Experienced Professionals LOCATION New York FOCUS Software & System Engineering BUSINESS Point72 A Career with Point72’s Technology Team As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity. What you’ll do • Design and architect AWS solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements. • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of AWS solutions. • Provide expert guidance on AWS best practices, including cost optimization, security, and performance tuning. • Develop and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, including diagrams, standards, and guidelines. • Lead the evaluation and selection of AWS services and tools to enhance the cloud infrastructure. • Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. • Conduct architectural reviews and ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements. • Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior architects and engineers. • Stay current with the latest AWS services, features, and industry trends. What’s required You should have extensive experience in designing and implementing AWS-based solutions, with a strong focus on scalability, security, and performance. Specifically, you should have: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. • 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design, with a focus on AWS. • Strong expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch. • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. • In-depth understanding of networking, security, and identity management in AWS. • Proven track record of delivering complex AWS solutions in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication and collaboration skills. • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification required. • Commitment to the highest ethical standards. We take care of our people We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide: • Fully-paid health care benefits • Generous parental and family leave policies • Mental and physical wellness programs • Volunteer opportunities • Non-profit matching gift program • Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community • Tuition assistance • A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more About Point72 Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit www.Point72.com. The annual base salary range for this role is $245,000-$290,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.