Hire AWS Cloud Architects | Nearshore Software Development

AWS is the world's most comprehensive cloud platform, offering unparalleled depth and breadth of services. You need an engineer who can move beyond the basics of EC2 and S3 to architect solutions that leverage the full ecosystem-from scalable compute (ECS/EKS, Lambda) and networking (VPC, Route 53) to critical security (IAM). Our vetting process is designed to find certified experts who prioritize cost-efficiency, security, and high availability in every design. We test for mastery of both infrastructure-centric (EC2, RDS) and modern serverless (Lambda, DynamoDB) paradigms. By hiring an AWS expert from us, you get a developer who can design a resilient, secure, and cost-optimized cloud platform that scales with your business needs.

Is your AWS bill a mystery that keeps growing?

The Problem

Without a deep understanding of AWS pricing and services, costs can spiral out of control. Developers often provision large, always-on EC2 instances, expensive managed databases, or fail to clean up unused resources, resulting in a monthly bill shock that eats into profit margins.

The TeamStation AI Solution

We vet for a security and cost-optimization mindset. Our experts are required to demonstrate proficiency in cost-efficient services (e.g., using Lambda for serverless, Fargate for containers) and a deep understanding of resource rightsizing, auto-scaling groups, and reserved instances to minimize cloud expenditure.

Proof: AWS Cost Optimization and Resource Rightsizing
Is your access control (IAM) a confusing, over-privileged mess?

The Problem

Poorly configured IAM policies are the leading cause of cloud security breaches. Over-privileged roles and users expose your data to unnecessary risk. Developers often grant 'AdministratorAccess' out of convenience, violating the principle of least privilege.

The TeamStation AI Solution

Our engineers are experts in IAM security. They are vetted on their ability to create granular, least-privilege policies, correctly use IAM roles for service-to-service communication, and secure applications using tools like KMS and Security Hub, ensuring a zero-trust environment.

Proof: IAM Least Privilege and Security Posture
Are you failing to leverage the benefits of a modern serverless architecture?

The Problem

Sticking to traditional 'lift-and-shift' patterns (e.g., EC2 for everything) prevents you from benefiting from AWS's core strengths: autoscaling, zero-downtime, and pay-per-use economics. This results in high operational overhead and slow time-to-market.

The TeamStation AI Solution

We look for engineers proficient in the Serverless Framework/SAM. They must demonstrate the ability to architect applications using Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and API Gateway, dramatically reducing operational overhead and enabling instantaneous, cost-effective scaling for event-driven applications.

Proof: Serverless Architecture (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway)

How We Measure Seniority: From L1 to L4 Certified Expert

We don't just match keywords; we measure cognitive ability. Our Axiom Cortex™ engine evaluates every candidate against a 44-point psychometric and technical framework to precisely map their seniority and predict their success on your team. This data-driven approach allows for transparent, value-based pricing.

L1 Proficient

Guided Contributor

Contributes on component-level tasks within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) domain. Foundational knowledge and learning agility are validated.

Evaluation Focus

Axiom Cortex™ validates core competencies via correctness, method clarity, and fluency scoring. We ensure they can reliably execute assigned tasks.

$20 /hour

$3,460/mo · $41,520/yr

± $5 USD

L2 Mid-Level

Independent Feature Owner

Independently ships features and services in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) space, handling ambiguity with minimal supervision.

Evaluation Focus

We assess their mental model accuracy and problem-solving via composite scores and role-level normalization. They can own features end-to-end.

$30 / hour

$5,190/mo · $62,280/yr

± $5 USD

L3 Senior

Leads Complex Projects

Leads cross-component projects, raises standards, and provides mentorship within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) discipline.

Evaluation Focus

Axiom Cortex™ measures their system design skills and architectural instinct specific to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) domain via trait synthesis and semantic alignment scoring. They are force-multipliers.

$40 / hour

$6,920/mo · $83,040/yr

± $5 USD

L4 Expert

Org-Level Architect

Sets architecture and technical strategy for Amazon Web Services (AWS) across teams, solving your most complex business problems.

Evaluation Focus

We validate their ability to make critical trade-offs related to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) domain via utility-optimized decision gates and multi-objective analysis. They drive innovation at an organizational level.

$50 / hour

$8,650/mo · $103,800/yr

± $10 USD

Pricing estimates are calculated using the U.S. standard of 173 workable hours per month, which represents the realistic full-time workload after adjusting for federal holidays, paid time off (PTO), and sick leave.

Core Competencies We Validate for Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Core Services (VPC, EC2, S3, RDS)
Security (IAM, Security Groups, KMS)
Serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, SQS/SNS)
Cost Optimization and Monitoring (CloudWatch)
Infrastructure-as-Code (CloudFormation/Terraform)

Our Technical Analysis for Amazon Web Services (AWS)

The AWS evaluation is structured around the five pillars of the Well-Architected Framework: operational excellence, security, reliability, performance, and cost optimization. Candidates are first tested on their ability to design a secure network using VPC, including subnets, NAT gateways, and routing tables. We rigorously assess their understanding of IAM, requiring them to craft a least-privilege policy for a complex cross-service interaction, proving their security discipline. For compute, we test their ability to choose the right tool: EC2 for legacy, ECS/EKS for containers, and Lambda for event-driven services, demonstrating proficiency in all three paradigms. A key differentiator is their ability to identify and implement cost-saving measures through resource rightsizing and serverless adoption. Finally, we require practical experience with CloudFormation (or Terraform on AWS) to ensure they can manage all resources through code, guaranteeing repeatability and auditability.

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