Cloud Architect

American Unit, Inc; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider is seeking senior-level Cloud Solutions Architects to design and deliver scalable cloud architectures. The role emphasizes migrating services to AWS and Google Cloud, developing secure infrastructures, and supporting AI initiatives. Ideal candidates possess over 10 years of experience and have strong expertise in cloud-native solutions. This contract role offers a hybrid schedule in Austin, TX, with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience architecting enterprise application solutions.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong background in cloud-native architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Experience with AI/ML or data-driven cloud solutions.
• Solid understanding of cloud security, networking, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Cloud certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design cloud-native and hybrid solutions aligned with business and technical goals.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives from on-prem to AWS and/or GCP.
• Design secure, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud infrastructure.
• Support AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI initiatives using cloud services.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop reference architectures, best practices, and technical documentation.
• Mentor teams on cloud technologies and architectural standards.

Skills

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Cloud-native architectures

AI/ML solutions

Cloud security

Networking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking senior‑level Cloud Solutions Architects to design and deliver scalable, secure, and modern cloud architectures for large enterprise environments. This role focuses on cloud‑native application design, infrastructure modernization, and advanced analytics initiatives across AWS and Google Cloud platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and design cloud‑native and hybrid solutions aligned with business and technical goals
• Lead cloud migration initiatives from on‑prem to AWS and/or GCP
• Design secure, resilient, and cost‑optimized cloud infrastructure
• Support AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI initiatives using cloud services
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Develop reference architectures, best practices, and technical documentation
• Mentor teams on cloud technologies and architectural standards

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience architecting enterprise application solutions
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform
• Strong background in cloud‑native architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Experience with AI/ML or data‑driven cloud solutions
• Solid understanding of cloud security, networking, and compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Cloud certifications are a plus
• Contract Role
• Hybrid Schedule: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote
• Location: Austin, TX