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Aws Contract Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

AWS Welder

Lansing, MI · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

AWS Certified Welder (Contract) Position Title: AWS Certified Welder Location: Auburn Hills, MI → Holland, MI Duration: 1-Week Contract Start Date: Immediate / Project-Based Position Overview ...

AWS Welder

Lansing, MI · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

AWS Certified Welder (Contract) Position Title: AWS Certified Welder Location: Auburn Hills, MI → Holland, MI Duration: 1-Week Contract Start Date: Immediate / Project-Based Position Overview ...

Detroit, MI / Charlotte, NC Contract - W2 Only Key Responsibilities - Monitor and maintain AWS cloud services including Glue, RDS, S3, Lambda, Step Function, CloudWatch other AWS services - Perform ...

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How much do aws contract jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for aws contract in Michigan is $47.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.75 and $56.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an AWS contract?

An AWS Contract job is a temporary or project-based position that involves working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies. These roles are typically offered on a contract basis, meaning the duration and scope of work are defined in advance. Contract AWS professionals may work as cloud architects, DevOps engineers, or security specialists, depending on the organization's needs. They often assist companies in migrating to the cloud, optimizing AWS infrastructure, or implementing best practices. Contract roles can be found through staffing agencies, freelance platforms, or direct company hires.

What types of projects and responsibilities can I expect in an AWS contract position?

In an AWS Contract role, you'll typically be engaged in designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure for clients or internal teams, often focusing on migration, automation, or scaling solutions. Your daily activities may include configuring AWS services, troubleshooting environments, optimizing cloud costs, and ensuring security best practices are followed. Contracted professionals often work closely with development, security, and DevOps teams, contributing expertise during key project phases or addressing specific technical challenges. These projects can vary in length and complexity, offering opportunities to broaden your skill set and gain exposure to different industries. This variety makes AWS contract roles a valuable stepping stone for further advancement in cloud and DevOps careers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an AWS contract position, and why are they important?

To excel in an AWS Contract role, a candidate typically needs experience with Amazon Web Services architecture, cloud migration, and infrastructure management, often supported by a relevant degree and AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect. Hands-on expertise with tools like EC2, S3, CloudFormation, and monitoring systems like CloudWatch is crucial. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work efficiently in dynamic, project-based team environments are highly valued. These skills ensure successful project delivery, seamless client interactions, and effective management of complex cloud infrastructures.

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Infographic showing various Aws Contract job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 77% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,987 per year, or $47.1 per hour.

Senior Cloud Migration Architect (Contract)

Stafford Gray

Lansing, MI

$82/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

We are looking for a Senior Cloud Migration Architect to join our development team and lead AWS platform configuration and CI/CD automation for a large-scale enterprise cloud migration.

This program spans 30+ applications using migration patterns including Elastic Beanstalk, Amazon EKS, and EC2, delivered across multiple sprints.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can build, troubleshoot, and mentor while delivering production-ready environments sprint by sprint.

Contract: State of Michigan (SOM)
Duration: 6 months with possible extension

AWS Platform Configuration
  • Configure and manage Elastic Beanstalk environments across Dev, Test, and Prod
  • Stand up and operate EKS clusters including node groups, autoscaling, ingress, and namespaces
  • Provision and harden EC2 environments including AMIs, sizing, and patching strategy
  • Partner with DBA teams on RDS (SQL Server & PostgreSQL) setup
  • Design VPCs, IAM roles, security groups, and KMS integrations using least-privilege principles
  • Build reusable Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
CI/CD & GitOps
  • Build Azure DevOps pipelines (YAML) for multiple deployment patterns:
    • Elastic Beanstalk deployments
    • EKS container workflows with ECR + ArgoCD/Flux
    • EC2 deployments (AMI or blue/green)
  • Implement GitOps workflows using ArgoCD or Flux
  • Define promotion strategies across environments with approvals and rollback paths
  • Standardize pipeline templates for team scalability
  • Integrate security scanning, SAST/DAST, and artifact validation
Observability & Reliability
  • Configure CloudWatch logs, metrics, alarms, and dashboards
  • Define SLOs, alerting, and incident response runbooks
Documentation & Collaboration
  • Produce runbooks, ADRs, and operational documentation
  • Maintain versioned IaC repositories
  • Work closely with developers, infrastructure, and DBA teams
  • Troubleshoot issues across cloud, containers, and networking

Requirements

  • 5-6+ years AWS experience (EKS, EC2, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.)
  • 3+ years Kubernetes experience (EKS preferred, Helm, ingress, scaling, troubleshooting)
  • Proven experience with ArgoCD or Flux (required)
  • Strong Azure DevOps pipelines (YAML) experience
  • Solid Docker and ECR experience
  • Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Familiarity with RDS databases and working with DBAs
  • Strong Linux and bash scripting skills
  • Experience with Git workflows and code reviews
  • Ability to write clear documentation and collaborate cross-functionally
Preferred
  • AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Pro or DevOps Pro)
  • Kubernetes certifications (CKA or CKAD)
  • Experience migrating .NET or Java apps to AWS
  • Experience with service mesh, APIs, or COTS systems
  • Familiarity with tools like Datadog, Splunk, or New Relic
  • Experience with blue/green or canary deployments

Benefits

$82/hr on 1099 basis.