Cloud Solution Architect

Job Title: Cloud Engineering Architect

Location: Remote (CST time zone)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Cloud Engineering Architect to lead cloud solutioning, architecture design, and client engagement for

key digital transformation initiatives. This leadership role requires hands-on expertise in one or more major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), strong people management skills, and the ability to drive strategic client conversations, proposal development, and pre-sales solutioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of robust, scalable, and secure cloud architectures across diverse enterprise environments.
• Partner with business development, sales, and delivery teams to shape go-to-market strategies and develop winning technical proposals and RFP responses.
• Own and drive executive-level client presentations, architecture reviews, and solution deep-dives to articulate value and differentiation.
• Manage and mentor a team of cloud architects and engineers, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Align cloud strategies with business goals and ensure compliance with industry standards and security best practices.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and tools to inform platform strategies and architectural decisions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and thought leader across internal and external cloud forums.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in cloud architecture and engineering.
• Strong expertise in one or more public cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Demonstrated experience leading cloud solutioning, pre-sales architecture, and technical proposal development.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and present complex ideas clearly to C-suite and technical audiences.
• Experience managing or mentoring cloud engineering or architecture teams.
• Hands-on proficiency with cloud-native services, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.), DevOps pipelines, and security frameworks.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

(Master s preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Platform Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience in multi-cloud strategy or hybrid cloud transformation programs.
• Background in consulting, digital transformation, or enterprise architecture roles.
• Familiarity with cost optimization, FinOps, and sustainability in cloud operations.