Cloud Architect

Credera India; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Credera is a global consulting firm delivering cloud-based enterprise solutions and advisory services. The Cloud Architect role leads project teams, scopes work, and acts as the technical expert with clients, shaping architectures that meet strategic goals.

You will mentor teams, align cloud strategies across AWS, Azure and GCP, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes while maintaining a strong client focus in a hybrid Chicago work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering cloud enterprise solutions across multiple domains in industry or technology consulting.
• Experience leading teams that develop complex, high-volume, mission-critical enterprise solutions.
• Deep understanding of cloud solution architecture in one or more major cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Mentoring, leading, and developing others; strong communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-based teams as the primary architect and technical lead.
• Scope and estimate work streams; model technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Serve as a technical expert in client communications and governance.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Team leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

CloudFormation

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide.

Our employees, the lifeblood of our company, are passionate about making an extraordinary impact on our clients, colleagues, and communities. This passion drives how we spend our time, resources, and talents. Our commitment to our people and work has been recognized globally.

The Cloud Capability is the think-tank and engine of Credera’s cloud expertise. We’re experts in all things cloud, ranging from cloud-native application architecture to cloud migrations and advisory. We leverage cloud-native technologies in AWS, Azure, and GCP to create solutions for our clients. Within the Cloud Capability, you may work in the following areas: cloud native development, cloud platform engineering, cloud data ingestion, cloud migration & adoption or cloud strategy.

As a Cloud Architect, you will lead project-based teams while serving in a client-facing role. You will act as the primary architect and technical lead on projects to scope and estimate work streams, architect and model technical solutions to meet business requirements, and serve as a technical expert in client communications.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You have 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering cloud enterprise solutions across multiple domains in industry or technology consulting
• You have experience leading teams that develop complex, high-volume, mission-critical enterprise solutions
• You have a deep understanding of cloud solution architecture in one or more major cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• You have a passion for technology and keep yourself up to date on the latest applications and cloud development trends across all disciplines
• You are accomplished at mentoring, leading, and developing others
• You have effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with customers about their business technology
• You can handle complex organizational dynamics to deliver client satisfaction

You have technical knowledge and experience in many of these areas:

Native Tooling

• AWS: Lambda, Aurora, EC2, Fargate, S3, etc.
• Azure: Functions, Queue Storage,CosmosDB, App Services, etc.
• GCP: Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, etc.

Platform Engineering

• Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.

Security Engineering

• AWS: Cognito, IAM, Guard Duty, Security Hub,etc
• Azure: AD, Advanced Threat Protection, etc.
• GCP: Chronicle Virus Total, Cloud Monitoring, etc.

FinOps

• CloudHealth,Cloudability, Billing

Migration Advisor

• AWS: DMS, Snow cone/ball/mobile, etc.
• Azure: Database Migration Services, etc.
• GCP: Migrate for Anthos and GKE, Ramp, Data Transfer Services

AI Tooling

• AWS: Bedrock
• Azure: AI Foundry
• GCP: Vertex AI

Data & Privacy Engineering

• AWS:Clean Rooms,Athena, Glue,Quicksight,Redshift, etc.
• Azure:Databricks,Blob Storage, Data Lake Analytics, etc.
• GCP:BigQuery,Looker, Cloud Storage, etc.

MarTech& AdTech

• AWS: Amazon Marketing Cloud, Amazon Ads
• Azure:Azure Synapse Analytics
• GCP: Google Ads, Google Analytics

For individuals hired to work in Chicago, Credera is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and includes the range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; etc. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role would be near the top end of the compensation range, but that decision will be dependent on the facts associated with each specific individual’s relevant experience for the role.

Chicago Pay Range

$130,000—$165,000 USD

Learn More:

Credera is part of Omnicom Precision Marketing that delivers transformative solutions rooted in data, technology, and AI. Omnicom Precision Marketing delivers precisely targeted and meaningful customer experiences at scale. Using its universal framework of connected data, connected intelligence and connected experiences, OPM provides services that include data-driven product / service design, technology strategy and implementation, CRM / loyalty strategy and activation, econometric and attribution modelling, technical and business consulting and digital experience design and development.

Compensation:

The salary range listed is provided for informational purposes only. Credera treats all applicants as individuals, considering, but not limited to, their professional and academic experience, specialized training, certifications, and associated responsibilities as they relate to our specific industry. The salary range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for each unique employee.

We believe in recognizing and rewarding contributions at every level. While senior-level employees are eligible for a variable component as part of their compensation package, we are committed to supporting the growth and development of all team members. As employees progress in their careers, everyone will have opportunities to take on new responsibilities and become eligible for additional rewards. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to succeed and advance.

Benefits:

Credera provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits include health, mental health, vision, dental, and life insurance, prescriptions, fertility and adoption benefits, community service days, paid parental leave, PTO, 14 paid holidays, matching 401(k), Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com.

Hybrid Working Model:

Our employees have the flexibility to work remotely two days a week. We expect team members to spend three days in person, with the freedom to choose the days and times that best suit them, their project, and their teams. You’ll collaborate with your project team to balance flexibility with the benefits of in-person connection, delivering outstanding results for our clients.

The Why:

In-person engagement is essential for building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. It fosters trust, encourages learning, and helps us grow as consultants and professionals.

Travel:

For our consulting roles, our goal is to minimize travel, and most projects do not require extensive travel. While some projects may involve up to 80% travel for a period, the annual average for team members is typically 10%–30%. We take a personal approach to travel by considering your submitted preferences when assigning roles.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Credera will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.

Credera will never ask for money up front and will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. You should be very wary of, and carefully scrutinize, any job opportunity that asks for money prior to starting and/or one where all communications take place exclusively via chat.