Job Description
Join our award-winning team at InnovateTech Dynamics as we revolutionize enterprise cloud infrastructure across the Midwest. We're seeking a visionary Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement next-generation cloud ecosystems for Fortune 500 clients. This hybrid role combines strategic technical leadership with hands-on implementation in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
As a key member of our Cloud Excellence Center, you'll architect scalable solutions on AWS/Azure, mentor junior engineers, and directly impact our product roadmap. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to work from our downtown Chicago headquarters or remotely within Illinois.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures on AWS/Azure/GCP platforms
- Lead technical discovery sessions with enterprise clients to translate business needs into cloud solutions
- Develop infrastructure-as-code templates using Terraform/CloudFormation
- Optimize cloud spend through continuous monitoring and cost analysis
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and architecture workshops
- Drive cloud migration projects while maintaining 99.99% uptime SLAs
- Contribute to cloud security frameworks and compliance documentation
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and solutions architecture
- Expert-level certification in AWS/Azure (Solutions Architect or equivalent)
- Proven track record designing multi-cloud environments for enterprise clients
- Deep knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
- Strong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Pulumi)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Excellent communication skills with executive stakeholders