[Remote] AWS Migration Specialist/Architect - Remote
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. R Systems is a leading digital product engineering company that designs and develops chip-to-cloud software products. They are seeking an AWS Migration Specialist/Architect to lead the migration of Java applications to AWS, optimizing enterprise workloads and ensuring successful deployment through strong documentation and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Strong experience in AWS cloud services and architecture (ECS/EKS, EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Lambda, API Gateway)
- Hands-on experience with migration of legacy applications to AWS, including assessment, planning, and execution
- Proven expertise in cloud modernization & replatforming of on-prem Java applications
- Experience with containerization using Docker and deployment on Kubernetes/EKS
- Understanding of monolithic-to-microservices transition and cloud-native design patterns
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Familiarity with application server migrations (JBoss/WebLogic/WildFly) to AWS
- Secondary skill: development experience in Java/Spring Boot, Microservices
- Ability to troubleshoot performance, scalability, network, and infra-related issues on cloud
- Exposure to application configuration externalization, security best practices, and distributed systems
- Lead and execute replatform migrations of applications to AWS Outposts without modifying business functionality
- Perform migration planning, portfolio assessment, discovery, and design documentation
- Use CI/CD-driven deployment processes to migrate applications into the new environment
- Support migration acceptance testing, cutover planning, execution, and runbacks
- Apply hands-on experience with AWS MGN, AWS migration best practices, and enterprise migration methodologies
- Prepare migration runbooks; experience with Cutover.com preferred
- Leverage Amazon Q/Bedrock & AWS Transform to accelerate migration tasks
- Collaborate with AppDev teams to ensure middleware, OS, and database upgrades are aligned with AWS Outposts architecture
- Ensure successful deployment, validation, and handover through strong documentation and knowledge transfer
Skills
- Strong experience in AWS cloud services and architecture (ECS/EKS, EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Lambda, API Gateway)
- Hands-on experience with migration of legacy applications to AWS, including assessment, planning, and execution
- Proven expertise in cloud modernization & replatforming of on-prem Java applications
- Experience with containerization using Docker and deployment on Kubernetes/EKS
- Understanding of monolithic-to-microservices transition and cloud-native design patterns
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Familiarity with application server migrations (JBoss/WebLogic/WildFly) to AWS
- Secondary skill: development experience in Java/Spring Boot, Microservices
- Ability to troubleshoot performance, scalability, network, and infra-related issues on cloud
- Exposure to application configuration externalization, security best practices, and distributed systems
- Lead and execute replatform migrations of applications to AWS Outposts without modifying business functionality
- Perform migration planning, portfolio assessment, discovery, and design documentation
- Use CI/CD-driven deployment processes to migrate applications into the new environment
- Support migration acceptance testing, cutover planning, execution, and runbacks
- Apply hands-on experience with AWS MGN, AWS migration best practices, and enterprise migration methodologies
- Prepare migration runbooks
- Leverage Amazon Q/Bedrock & AWS Transform to accelerate migration tasks
- Collaborate with AppDev teams to ensure middleware, OS, and database upgrades are aligned with AWS Outposts architecture
- Ensure successful deployment, validation, and handover through strong documentation and knowledge transfer
- Experience with Cutover.com
Benefits
- Frequent Internal Hackathons: Engage in dynamic competitions with exciting prizes to keep your skills sharp.
- Cultural Celebrations: Strengthen our familial bonds through shared celebrations, fostering a sense of community.
- Diverse Project Exposure: Work on a variety of projects across sectors like Healthcare, Banking, e-commerce, and Retail, collaborating with leading global brands.
- Centre of Excellence (COE): Benefit from technical guidance and upskilling opportunities provided by our team of technology experts, helping you navigate your career path.
- E-Learning Platform: Gain access to comprehensive e-learning platforms coupled with a robust mentorship program to enhance your skills.
- Open Door Policy: Embrace a culture of mutual support, respect, and open dialogue, promoting a collaborative work environment.
Company Overview
- R Systems is a global provider of technology and analytics services. It is a sub-organization of R Systems Computaris Europe. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IND, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.rsystems.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- R Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 37 in 2025, 38 in 2024, 50 in 2023, 41 in 2022, 42 in 2021, 63 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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