Solutions Architect

Jahnel Group’s mission is to provide the absolute best environment for software creators to pursue their passion by connecting them with great clients doing meaningful work.

We get to build some of the most complex and compelling applications for our clients located across the country. We’re a fast-growing INC 5000 recognized company, yet we still work as a very close-knit team (100+ employees). We’re growing like crazy, and if you’re looking for the next place to call home, hit us up for a beer or coffee. 

Who We’re Looking For

We’re in search of a Solutions Architect to join our team right away. Our ideal candidate will be proficient at designing and deploying secure, scalable applications on AWS, while collaborating with stakeholders to meet organizational objectives and ensuring compliance with best practices in security and performance.

Instead of the typical job description, here’s a breakdown of tasks and qualities we’re looking for in our potential team member:

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with organizational goals.
• Design and maintain scalable, secure applications on AWS.
• Implement security measures to protect IT assets and manage SSO configurations.
• Define backup policies and ensure compliance with RPO/RTO requirements.
• Establish and monitor Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and indicators (SLIs).
• Mentor team members and drive continuous improvement through agile methodologies.

Skills and Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional level).
• Minimum 10 years of experience designing and implementing solutions for business applications.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong knowledge of security best practices and policies.
• Familiarity with data center consolidation and cloud infrastructure implementation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Agile implementation experience is a plus.

Where We’re Looking For It

• Albany, New York 
• Contract position with possibility of turning into a full time salaried role.

Other Information 

The work hours will be approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, depending on workload, with the occasional late night when a tight deadline calls for it. We work for security-conscious clients, thus background checks will be required. Salary dependent upon experience.