Cloud Solution Architect (AWS/DBX) _ Contractor

Hiflylabs is a Budapest-based company. We have 250+ employees at this moment and we are constantly thriving. Our application development team and business intelligence experts work to provide effective solutions to business problems.
Our professional team has proved its expertise through 10 years of experience, participating in multiple Business Intelligence projects - both Hungarian and international - in various industries, such as the financial, telecommunication and energy sectors.
We deliver a wide portfolio of innovative business solutions that include Data Warehouses, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics. In the last few years we have acquired a high level of competence in Application Development.
Hiflylabs is committed to innovation, and encourages the realization of innovative initiatives in the form of independent startups.
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We are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect (AWS/DBX) role to support and evolve our client’s cloud architecture and Databricks platform on AWS.
You will work closely with clint’s engineering and platform teams to design, implement, and optimize a scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud data platform environment.
This role goes beyond implementation — it requires architectural thinking, ownership of platform design, and a strong focus on automation and standardization across environments.
Main Tasks
Design and implement scalable AWS cloud architectures with a strong focus on networking and platform stability
Architect and manage AWS networking components (VPCs, routing, egress control, hybrid connectivity)
Build and maintain Databricks platform architecture on AWS, ensuring best practices and scalability
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, with a focus on reusable and modular design
Define and implement cost allocation models across tenants and projects
Design and develop CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Declarative Automation Bundles – DAB) to enable automated deployments
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define platform standards, governance, and best practices
Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual operations and improve reliability
Requirements
Strong hands-on and architectural experience with AWS cloud environments
Deep expertise in AWS networking, including:VPC design
Egress control strategies
Hybrid (on-prem & cloud) connectivity
Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure and network automation
Strong experience in Databricks on AWS, including:Platform setup and management
Deep understanding of Databricks architecture and components
Solid knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in both AWS and Databricks
Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Ability to operate at both hands-on and architectural levels
Nice to Have
Experience with Microsoft Azure
Familiarity with multi-cloud environments
Experience with advanced automation frameworks and DevOps tooling
Background in platform engineering or internal developer platforms (IDP)
Why us?
Diverse projects - In each assignment, there is always something new, either on the technical or the business side, that helps you grow.
Empowerment - Trust is a cornerstone of our culture. We'll hold your hand if you need it, but give you space if you’d like to push your limits. Don't lose sight of the goal, the rest is up to you.
Flexible ways of working – We love our location on Bartók Béla RoadStreet which is not only an office but also a community space. However, we respect our people to do their work when and how they work best.
Balanced life - We love what we do and aim to work together with others who do their work with love. At the same time, we highly value fresh minds, for which we think a healthy work/life balance is essential! Forget about pointless meetings and unnecessary administration.
Mentoring from your first day – Continuous support is not just a set of fancy words we throw around here; your mentor follows you throughout your career path.
Learning & Development opportunities - If you want to keep learning and improving, we are on to a great track! We look forward to helping you unlock your potential.
Supportive corporate culture - In addition to our professional success, we are proud of the social cohesion that is based on comradery, mutual support, and respect and is constantly nurtured in the company.