REMOTE Lead AWS Systems Architect

Lead AWS Systems Architect (Remote) – Contract

Our client is searching for a Lead AWS Systems Architect for a remote contract position. All candidates must have experience in a lead role focused on AWS Microservices (Specifically AWS Lambda and Step Functions), Node.js (backend), Automated Testing, Coaching best practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the engineering team to implement best practices and build sustainable development habits.
• Conduct PR reviews to ensure code quality, prevent regressions, and reinforce testing discipline.
• Mentor the team on testing strategies and help level up their skill set in quality assurance.
• Identify architectural and design improvements that support scalability and maintainability.
• Hands‑on architecture design as well as lead duties.

Qualifications

• Experience leading AWS microservices architecture (Lambda, Step Functions).
• Strong Node.js (backend) development skills.
• Proven automated testing expertise.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members on best practices.
• Experience conducting PR reviews and ensuring code quality.

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA, and is fully remote.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $70.00 - $90.00/hr.
• Benefits available for temporary role (as applicable):
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)
  • Short and long‑term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Fully remote.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025 .

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. TEKsystems is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.