Cloud Solutions Architect — Hybrid, AI/ML & Pre-Sales

Nelnet

Centennial (CO)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA/FSA

401K

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based incentive pay

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking an IT Cloud Software Architect to design scalable, secure cloud-native solutions and provide technical leadership across the enterprise. The role includes pre-sales support, mentoring, and driving DevOps and security best practices.

Hybrid work is available near Centennial, CO, with a 30-mile relocation preference. Required: 10+ years in software engineering and 5+ years in cloud architecture; strong skills in Node, Angular, C#, Python; GCP/AWS/Azure; experience with

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
10+ years in software engineering with at least 5+ years in cloud architecture or solution architecture
Expertise in cloud-native application development on a major cloud platform: GCP, AWS, or Azure
Strong proficiency in Node, Angular, C#, and Python
Experience designing and scaling microservices, APIs, serverless, and containerized workloads (GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Kubernetes, ECS, Lambda)
Familiarity with AI/ML services and integration (Google Vertex AI, Gemini, AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, OpenAI, etc.)
Proven experience engaging with business and client stakeholders at multiple levels
Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strongly Preferred: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Strongly Preferred: GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification. Candidates without this certification are expected to earn it within 6-12 months of hire; training and exam costs provided
Preferred: Experience supporting pre-sales, proposals/RFPs, or client-facing solution design

Responsibilities

Lead the design of scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud-native applications
Define and implement software patterns for microservices, APIs, containers, and serverless
Ensure solutions are designed for performance, resilience, and business continuity
Work with internal stakeholders and external clients to gather requirements, present design options, and propose best-fit solutions
Translate complex technical concepts into business-relevant recommendations
Act as a trusted advisor on cloud adoption, modernization, and emerging technologies
Serve as the technical resource for Account Executives during sales cycles, including discovery sessions, technical deep-dives, and architecture workshops
Develop architecture diagrams, technical proposals, and RFP responses
Present cloud solutions to technical and executive audiences
Partner with Delivery and Product teams to confirm solution viability and ensure smooth handoffs to implementation
Provide direction and leadership to engineering teams on cloud development and architecture
Mentor developers and junior architects in modern software engineering and AI/ML integration
Champion best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, and agile delivery
Stay at the forefront of advancements in cloud platforms, AI/ML, and software engineering frameworks
Evaluate and pilot new tools, frameworks, and services for enterprise adoption
Lead proofs-of-concept to validate emerging technologies for scalability, security, and business value
Ensure solutions meet enterprise security, compliance, and governance standards
Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and DevSecOps practices
Partner with security and operations teams to deliver compliant, resilient, and reliable solutions