For point number 2: > use AWS Step Functions to orchestrate these workflows using a versionable, JSON-defined state machine. I think a better approach would b

For point number 2: > use AWS Step Functions to orchestrate these workflows using a versionable, JSON-defined state machine. I think a better approach would be to use a proper workflow engine [0]. Using a standard modelling language like BPMN and the ability to monitor, audit, and optimize make this a better option than an Amazon-specific approach. [0] https://www.infoq.com/articles/events-workflow-automation/ https://www.infoq.com/articles/events-workflow-automation/