We are seeking an experienced AWS EUC - WorkSpaces Migration Architect to lead the migration of virtual desktop workloads from Azure AVD to AWS End User Computing services. In this role, you will design and execute large-scale desktop transformation programs, drive automation, and mentor engineering teams to ensure seamless migration outcomes with minimal end-user disruption.
Responsibilities
- Lead migration PODs responsible for migrating virtual desktop workloads from Azure AVD to AWS End User Computing services
- Design migration approaches covering persistent and non-persistent desktops, application delivery modernization, and user profile migration
- Drive migration planning, wave execution, cutover activities, and post-migration stabilization ensuring minimal end-user disruption
- Develop and standardize migration runbooks, operational procedures, validation frameworks, and automation assets
- Collaborate with networking, identity, security, and platform teams to ensure successful migration outcomes
- Participate actively in architecture design, proof of concepts, troubleshooting, and operational readiness activities
- Automate migration, desktop provisioning, validation, and monitoring processes using Python and AWS-native services
- Mentor migration engineers while ensuring delivery quality, performance, security, and operational excellence
Requirements
- 13-20 years of professional experience
- Hands-on expertise in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Amazon WorkSpaces, including Amazon WorkSpaces Applications
- Deep understanding of Windows VDI environments, enterprise desktop lifecycle management, and desktop transformation programs
- Background in migrating enterprise virtual desktop and application environments between Azure and AWS platforms
- Knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID integration, and Group Policies, along with user profile management and FSLogix profile/container strategies
- Proficiency in application packaging, delivery, image management, and desktop lifecycle automation
- Understanding of networking concepts relevant to VDI including DNS, authentication flows, and firewalls, as well as connectivity and latency considerations
- Skills in Python scripting and automation for migration tooling, validation, and operational automation
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD practices, and leading migration or engineering teams in enterprise environments
- Strong English communication skills (B2 level or higher)
Nice to have
- AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps, or EUC Specialty)
- Experience with AppStream 2.0 and profile migration tooling
- Competency in desktop observability and image factory automation
- Exposure to AI-assisted migration workflows
