Cloud Architecture Lead

Cloud Architecture Lead

Job Level: W2T Consultant

Job Location: Hybrid/Onsite - Must be local to Deerfield, IL. Onsite Tues-Thurs.

Travel Expectations: None

Job Classification: Temporary (W2T)

The Cloud Architecture Lead is the senior authority responsible for defining, governing, and advancing the company’s end-to-end cloud strategy across AWS and Azure. This role translates enterprise and domain strategies into secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud architecture outcomes that deliver measurable in‑year savings, drive multiyear simplification, and establish a modern cloud foundation for all business domains.

The role emphasizes engineering discipline, platform reuse, cloud native adoption, and the reduction of ad‑hoc tools and nonstandard implementations.

• Define and evolve the enterprise cloud architecture strategy across AWS and Azure.
• Translate business priorities into cloud target states, reference architectures, and modernization roadmaps.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet standards for scalability, resiliency, security, and cost optimization.
• Drive adoption of cloud native services, IaC, CI/CD, observability, and automation.
• Promote high‑quality, secure, maintainable engineering practices across teams.
• Identify consolidation, modernization, and retirement opportunities across cloud workloads.
• Partner with Finance, Infrastructure, and Domain Architects to quantify and deliver cloud savings.
• Reduce duplication of platforms, tooling, and custom solutions across cloud environments.
• Serve as the cloud architecture authority in governance forums, ensuring alignment with security, compliance, and enterprise standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 15+ years in cloud, platform, or enterprise architecture roles
• Deep expertise in AWS and Azure services, patterns, and operating models
• Proven experience driving cloud standardization, Dev Ops maturity, and cost optimization
• Strong executive communication and influence skills

We proudly offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, including health, dental & vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, self‑managed PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and other unique incentives.

• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.