Cloud Migration Architect / Pod Lead

Computer Task; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG is seeking a Cloud Migration Architect / Pod Lead to guide enterprise cloud migration programs from plan to execution in Dallas, TX. The role emphasizes AWS-focused migrations (Outposts) and hybrid/multi-cloud architectures across AWS and Azure.

You will define migration strategies, drive modernization, lead pods, and partner with application, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure migration readiness and successful delivery over a 12-month engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• AWS or cloud certifications preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud migration architecture and delivery for AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.
• Define migration strategies, target architectures, and execution plans.
• Lead pods through rehost, replatform, refactor, and containerization initiatives.
• Design hybrid cloud solutions spanning on-premises and cloud.
• Drive application modernization and cloud readiness.
• Provide technical leadership for infra modernization, automation, and security.
• Conduct migration workshops and align with client requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage standards, risks, and readiness.
• Support project planning with WBS, estimation, and MVP definition.

Skills

AWS Outposts

Hybrid cloud

Migration strategy

Rehost & Replatform

Containerization

Java upgrade

CI/CD automation

DevOps practices

Solution design

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS services mapping

Cloud tooling

Job description

CTG is seeking to fill a Cloud Migration Architect / Pod Lead position for our client.

Location: Dallas, TX
Duration: 12 months

Duties

• Lead cloud migration architecture and delivery for enterprise applications across AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments, with a primary focus on AWS Outposts.

• Define migration strategies, target architectures, migration pathways, tools, networking requirements, and technical execution plans.

• Lead migration pods through rehost, replatform, refactor, rearchitect, and containerization initiatives.

• Design hybrid cloud solutions spanning on-premises, off-premises, and dedicated cloud environments.

• Lead application and code modernization, including Java 8 to Java 17/21 upgrades, Spring Boot modernization, dependency remediation, CI/CD integration, and cloud readiness.

• Provide technical leadership for infrastructure modernization, automation, networking, security, and application/database/integration migrations.

• Conduct migration methodology workshops and tailor approaches to client technical and industry requirements.

• Partner with application, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to manage architecture standards, dependencies, risks, and migration readiness.

• Support project planning through technical WBS development, estimation, risk assessment, dependency analysis, and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) definition.

Skills

• AWS, AWS Outposts, hybrid and multi-cloud architecture

• Cloud migration strategy and architecture

• Infrastructure and application modernization

• Rehost, replatform, refactor, rearchitect, and containerization

• AWS services, platform mapping, and solution design

• Cloud networking and migration connectivity

• Java 8/17/21, Spring Boot, dependency management, and code modernization

• CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices

• Migration tools and methodologies

• Strong technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder collaboration

Experience

• Extensive experience leading enterprise cloud migration programs and technical migration teams.

• Hands-on experience designing and delivering AWS-based hybrid cloud solutions.

• Proven experience with application modernization and cloud readiness initiatives.

• Experience leading migration strategy, architecture, estimation, risk management, dependencies, and technical delivery.

• Experience working across application, infrastructure, database, networking, security, and operations teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. AWS or other relevant cloud certifications preferred.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.