Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to lead strategic cloud architecture and modernization initiatives across complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on technical capabilities with excellent communication and leadership skills to influence technical direction and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-optimized AWS cloud architectures to support enterprise applications.
• Lead cloud migration and application modernization efforts, including legacy system assessment and refactoring.
• Define and execute multi-cloud strategies , including integration with Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Champion infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation .
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards , compliance , and security best practices .
• Engage stakeholders and executive leadership to align cloud initiatives with business objectives.

Primary Skills:

• Cloud Architecture & Engineering: AWS (primary), Azure, GCP, OCI
• Cloud Services: IaaS, PaaS, Hybrid Cloud, Private/Public Cloud
• Infrastructure Automation: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation
• Application Modernization & DevOps: CI/CD, containerization, microservices
• Languages & Tools: Java, Python, REST/SOAP APIs, RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
• Integration Protocols: FTP, pub/sub
• Security & Compliance: Cloud security architecture, regulatory compliance frameworks

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of overall IT experience, with 5+ years in cloud architecture (AWS-focused)
• Proven experience in enterprise application architecture and the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Strong understanding of cloud migration methodologies and legacy modernization
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate (Highly Desired)
• Experience in hybrid cloud environments and working with state/local government or public sector clients (Preferred)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Azure , Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Background in AI/chatbot development or cloud-native AI services
• Familiarity with integration tools and protocols (pub/sub, SOAP/REST)
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, FedRAMP, NIST)

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