AWS Solutions Architect- AI/ML

Cloudelligent; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudelligent is seeking an AWS Solutions Architect- AI/ML to design scalable cloud architectures and lead modernization initiatives for clients. You will focus on AWS-native data pipelines, AI/ML integration, and multi-region deployments, guiding teams from pre-sales through delivery to achieve business outcomes.

You will collaborate with clients, data engineers, and cross-functional teams, applying Well-Architected principles, security best practices, and advanced Generative AI use cases to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, building, and operating solutions on AWS.
• Strong knowledge of AWS Well-Architected patterns and workloads for modernization, data, and AI/ML.
• Experience migrating legacy apps to AWS with containers and serverless.
• Proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation for IaC.
• Experience in pre-sales and client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Architect cloud-native solutions and lead app modernization on AWS.
• Design data pipelines and AI/ML integrations to enhance operations.
• Lead pre-sales discussions and align client needs with solutions.
• Define cloud governance and security practices for compliance.
• Lead migrations and multi-region deployments with cloud-native architecture.
• Stay current with cloud tech, Generative AI, and data engineering.

Skills

AWS

Data pipelines

SageMaker

Bedrock

Redshift

Terraform/CloudFormation

Docker/ECS/EKS

Serverless

Security & Compliance

Pre-sales

Job description

Position Title: AWS Solutions Architect- AI/ML

Employment Time: Full-Time

This is a fully remote position with travel required.

About Cloudelligent

Cloudelligent is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner helping organizations modernize, migrate, and innovate in the cloud. We work at the intersection of cloud, data, and AI to solve real business problems and not just implement technology. With an international footprint, Cloudelligent is customer-obsessed and focuses on Generative AI and Agentic AI to deliver practical, scalable solutions.

Job Objective

As an AWS Solutions Architect- AI/ML at Cloudelligent, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, innovative cloud solutions for our clients. You will focus on cloud modernization, data engineering, and AI/ML integration to drive business transformation. You will collaborate with clients, service delivery managers, and cross-functional teams to understand business goals, assess existing infrastructure, and develop cloud architectures using AWS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect cloud-native solutions and lead app modernization initiatives to migrate legacy applications to AWS, improving scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Design and implement cloud solutions that integrate data engineering, Generative AI, and machine learning (ML) technologies to enhance business operations, customer experiences, and automation.
• Lead technical presales discussions, collaborating with sales teams to understand client needs and design cloud solutions that leverage AI, data, and modernization strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through the design and implementation of custom cloud architecture that meet their business goals, with a focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization.
• Lead deep-dive architecture sessions with clients, proposing Well-Architected solutions that include data pipelines, cloud-native frameworks, and modern technologies for app modernization, AI/ML, and data-driven applications.
• Define and implement cloud governance frameworks to ensure compliance with AWS security policies, industry standards, and best practices for data security, AI privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth knowledge transfer from pre-sales to delivery teams, ensuring project goals, timelines, and expectations are clearly set.
• Implement advanced Generative AI use cases using AWS tools to automate business processes, enhance customer service, and drive innovation in content creation and decision-making.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives, focusing on data modernization, app modernization, and multi-region deployments to ensure seamless transitions to cloud environments.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in cloud technologies, Generative AI, data engineering, and machine learning to bring new insights and innovations to both internal teams and client solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience designing, building, and operating solutions on AWS, with strong expertise in cloud modernization, data engineering, and AI/ML architecture.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native patterns and AWS Well-Architected best practices, particularly for modernization, data solutions, and AI/ML workloads.
• Experience with cloud services: Knowledge of AWS services like Amazon SageMaker, AWS Bedrock, Redshift, Glue, Kinesis, Athena, and OpenAI.
• Proven expertise in designing data pipelines, integrating data lakes, data warehouses, and other data solutions that support AI/ML and modern business needs.
• Proven experience migrating legacy applications to AWS, leveraging containers (Docker, ECS, EKS), serverless technologies, and cloud-native architectures.
• Proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation for automating cloud deployments and infrastructure management.
• Understanding of AWS security controls related to data security, AI privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong experience in pre-sales and customer-facing roles, helping clients translate business requirements into technical solutions and building strong, long-term relationships.

Highly Preferred

• AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional