Cloud & AI Data Architect — AWS, FinOps & PoC Lead

The Boeing Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to drive data, AI, and cloud architecture across multiple sites, including Seattle and Tukwila. The role emphasizes designing scalable, secure solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering repeatable architectural frameworks for enterprise data initiatives.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with cloud platforms, data platforms, and modern cloud-native patterns, plus a track record of guiding

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture for data platforms and technologies.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable data solutions and cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 5+ years with Apache Spark or Databricks.
• 5+ years building repeatable, self-service cloud/data frameworks for scalable deployments.
• 5+ years in data security, governance, and compliance (encryption, IAM, metadata, regulatory alignment).
• 5+ years modernizing legacy tech to cloud native, microservices, refactoring (DDD, event storming, strangler pattern).
• 3+ years in cloud economics, FinOps, or IT compliance roles.
• 3+ years designing ML/AI solutions (ML, GenAI, optimization).

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy to build reliable, scalable data and analytics cloud platforms.
• Create and implement repeatable, reusable AI/data solution frameworks.
• Establish architecture standards and guidelines across the organization.
• Develop self-service frameworks for enterprise compliance and autonomy.
• Develop cloud cost monitoring and optimization frameworks.
• Create PoCs/MVPs for critical capability needs and decision support.
• Own project communications with stakeholders and cross-team alignment.
• Coordinate with vendors, partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Stay current with cloud/data architecture trends and best practices.

Skills

Data architecture

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Apache Spark

Data security

DDD

Event storming

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS Lambda

Azure Functions

Job description

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to drive data, AI, and cloud architecture across multiple sites, including Seattle and Tukwila. The role emphasizes designing scalable, secure solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering repeatable architectural frameworks for enterprise data initiatives.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with cloud platforms, data platforms, and modern cloud-native patterns, plus a track record of guiding