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AWS Architect (Amazon Connect Specialist)

Location: Plano, TX | Salary: $132,000.00-$204,600.00 | Posted: 6 days ago

The AWS Architect will design, implement, and optimize cloud-based Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions leveraging Amazon Connect and other AWS services. This role requires deep expertise in AWS architecture, Amazon Connect integrations, and best practices for scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end Amazon Connect solutions including IVR, call flows, chat, and omnichannel integrations.
• Develop architecture following AWS Well-Architected Framework principles.
• Provide high-level and low-level design documentation.
• Implementation & Integration
• Configure Amazon Connect features: contact flows, routing profiles, queues, prompts, and reporting.
• Integrate Amazon Connect with AWS services (Lambda, Lex, Polly, S3, DynamoDB, Kinesis, CloudWatch, API Gateway).
• Connect Amazon Connect with CRMs (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Dynamics) and workforce management tools.
• Define IAM roles, policies, and security controls.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance standards.
• AI/ML & Automation
• Implement conversational AI using Amazon Lex and integrate GenAI solutions (Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker).
• Build custom chat widgets and agent desktops using Lambda and modern frameworks.
• Monitoring & Optimization
• Set up monitoring and reporting using CloudWatch and QuickSight.
• Optimize call flows and self-service features to improve CSAT and NPS.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years in AWS architecture and cloud solution development.
• 3+ years hands‑on experience with Amazon Connect solution architecture and implementation.
• Skills: Expertise in AWS services: Lambda, Lex, Polly, S3, DynamoDB, Kinesis, CloudFormation/Terraform.
• Strong understanding of IAM, VPC, monitoring, and security practices.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (preferred).
• Education: Bachelor's in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Additional Information

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