WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact - elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Architect to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing our client's cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role requires a deep understanding of AWS services, best practices, and a strategic mindset to drive the cloud architecture vision that supports our business objectives .

WHAT YOU LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS.
• Lead the implementation of cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management of AWS resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to industry security standards and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and optimize the performance, availability, and cost of AWS resources.
• Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and cloud resource optimization
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate AWS solutions with existing systems.
• Design and implement robust disaster recovery and backup strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services and technologies.
• Provide expert troubleshooting for cloud infrastructure and services.
• Support incident response and root cause analysis for cloud-related issues.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cloud architecture, with at least 3 years specifically focused on AWS.
• Proficient in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch,sagemaker, dynmo db, bedrock, ecs, emr and api gateway.
• Proficient in programming languages such aspython or java.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, and database technologies.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management of AWS resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of openshift, kafka, containerization using kubernetics, is a plus on prem
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

AND YOU ARE...

• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
• A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
• Energized by our company values!

MARINER OFFERS YOU:

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter
• Flexible work location
• Support for remote work/work from home
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care
• Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days
• Access to Training

WHY MARINER?

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.

Join our growing team!