Cloud Architect
Summary
Leads AWS MAP-compliant cloud migration assessment for an iGaming client’s Azure-to-AWS transition, mapping workloads, evaluating TCO, and building business cases for board-level approval.
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead the technical discovery and delivery for an AWS MAP Assess-phase engagement. The client operates a live production environment on Azure across Canada and Australia within the online betting/iGaming sector, while their parent company runs fully on AWS.
This is a structured, funded cloud transformation assessment aimed at producing AWS MAP-compliant deliverables that satisfy both AWS funding criteria (ACE submission) and board-level decision-making. You will map existing Azure footprints, apply The 7 R's of Cloud Migration (Rehost, Relocate, Replatform, Refactor, Repurchase, Retire, and Retain), evaluate TCO, and build out the comprehensive migration business case.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Discovery & Mapping: Lead discovery across the client’s Azure environments in Canada and Australia, mapping compute, networking, storage, databases, identity, and CI/CD pipelines to AWS equivalents.
Apply the 7 R's Strategy: Evaluate all workloads against Rehost, Relocate, Replatform, Refactor, Repurchase, Retire, and Retain to formulate optimal target-state architectures.
TCO & Cost Modeling: Produce both a like-for-like cost comparison (current Azure vs. equivalent AWS) and an optimized, right-sized AWS target-state model.
Migration Business Case: Build comprehensive assessment deliverables and business cases robust enough to withstand rigorous evaluation by AWS and the client's board of directors.
Modernization & Databricks Assessment: Identify replatforming opportunities leveraging native AWS services and assess the client's existing Azure Databricks environment for migration implications.
Risk & Compliance Mitigation: Document migration blockers, addressing strict data residency requirements (Canada/Australia), licensing models, and iGaming/betting compliance constraints.
Client & Stakeholder Collaboration: Lead client workshops, drive technical Q&A sessions, and support the design of a phased migration strategy (e.g., greenfield deployment in a new jurisdiction followed by legacy migration).
Experience: 5+ years in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or cloud architecture, with hands-on experience leading structured cloud migration assessments (AWS MAP experience strongly preferred).
Multi-Cloud Proficiency: Proven, deep production-level experience across both Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Cost & Financial Modeling: Demonstrated ability to build accurate TCO and migration business cases that stand up to executive-level and AWS scrutiny.
Infrastructure as Code: Strong proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
Networking & Security: Solid networking foundations across both cloud providers (VNets/VPCs, peering, VPNs, DNS, and data residency boundary controls).
Communication: Exceptional written and spoken English, with a track record of producing client- and AWS-facing technical deliverables.
Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate minimum; Professional preferred).
Nice to Have
Direct AWS MAP Experience: Prior hands-on execution of official AWS MAP Assessment phases and ACE funding submissions.
Industry Background: Previous experience working in regulated, compliance-sensitive sectors such as online betting, iGaming, fintech, or digital asset marketplaces.
Data & Analytics: Familiarity with Azure Databricks and data platform migrations to AWS (e.g., Databricks on AWS / Amazon EMR / Snowflake).
Executive Presence: Proven experience presenting technical cost models and strategic migration roadmaps directly to C-level stakeholders and boards.
Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (Hybrid)
Benefits and Perks
Perks you enjoy at KMS Mexico
- Mexican law benefits
- 15 days of PTO (in year zero, from the first year onwards it is 3 days per year).
- 5 days' leave for the death of immediate family members, negotiable.
- Major Medical Expenses Insurance with coverage for immediate dependents (spouse and children).
- Annual performance bonus (≈10% of annualized salary).
- Annual salary adjustment.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- Paid Certifications / Courses
- Coursera License.
- 5% Savings Fund.
- 5% Grocery Vouchers.