Architect

Sharp Decisions; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Decisions is seeking an AWS-focused Solution Architect to design, deploy, and support AWS-hosted environments for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) initiatives in an onsite role in Raymond, OH (4 days per week, W2 only). The candidate will administer Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters, manage cloud infrastructure, and provide architecture leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes governance, security, and cost optimization while collaborating with engineering, cybersecurity,

Qualifications

• Design, deploy, and support AWS-hosted environments for SDV and engineering initiatives.
• Administer Kubernetes/OpenShift environments and cloud infrastructure.
• Provide architecture reviews and technical leadership across the SDV lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support AWS-hosted environments for SDV and engineering initiatives.
• Administer Kubernetes/OpenShift environments and cloud infrastructure.
• Lead architecture reviews, documentation, and governance for secure, scalable solutions.
• Support onboarding, deployment, and operation of SDV development platforms.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Cloud Architecture

DevOps

CI/CD

Cloud Governance

Technical Leadership

Tools

IBM ELM

Job description

Location Details: Raymond, OH
Work Type: Onsite (4 days/week)
W2 Only

RESPONSIBILITIES

AWS Cloud Solutions

• Design, deploy, and support AWS-hosted environments and applications supporting SDV and engineering initiatives.
• Provision, configure, and maintain non-production AWS resources, including compute, networking, storage, security services, and container platforms.
• Administer Kubernetes/OpenShift environments, including creation and management of worker nodes and supporting cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor environment health, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for performance, availability, security, and cost optimization.

Solution Architecture & Technical Governance

• Review application architectures, code, and deployment designs to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, reliable, and supportable.
• Create architecture documentation, deployment diagrams, technical assessments, and materials required for Architecture Reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, vendors, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and governance teams to validate solution designs and obtain approvals.
• Identify technical risks, recommend architectural improvements, and provide technical leadership throughout the application lifecycle.

SDV Support Enablement

• Support onboarding, deployment, and operation of Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) development and validation platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand automotive software workflows, infrastructure requirements, and development toolchains.
• Evaluate new SDV technologies and assist with technical feasibility assessments and deployment planning.
• Promote DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and cloud-native practices that improve engineering productivity and software quality.
• Provide architecture and technical consultation for IBM ELM and other engineering application platforms.
• Support application onboarding, upgrades, integrations, and operational readiness activities.
• Evaluate vendor solutions and recommend deployment, support, and architectural approaches.
• Contribute to the long-term technical roadmap and evolution of engineering and SDV platforms.

WHAT WILL THIS PERSON BE WORKING ON

Engineering Application support for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) applications including architecture reviews, deployment, and ongoing support.

WANTS

• Successfully onboard and support new SDV-related applications and cloud environments.
• Improve solution quality and readiness for Architecture Reviews.
• Establish repeatable AWS deployment and operational support practices.
• Strengthen team capabilities in cloud architecture, SDV platforms, and engineering application support.