Principal Consulting AWS Architect

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 156,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work options

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Principal Consulting AWS Architect to deliver advanced cloud architecture guidance for enterprise customers. Remote US-based position focusing on public cloud programs, mentoring teams, and shaping solutions across consulting and delivery.

Responsibilities include leading deployment engineering on cloud workloads, driving standardization, and growing technical capabilities while engaging clients and stakeholders across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 14+ years IT experience with consulting background
• 10+ years IT infrastructure experience with 3+ years in large enterprise consulting
• Leadership and expertise in technical architecture design and IT service offerings
• Proven ability to maintain client relationships and mentor engineers
• Excellent communication skills with ability to recommend technology
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed
• Deep understanding of public cloud platforms and multi-cloud solutions

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional services for customers globally on major public cloud platforms
• Oversee technical solutions across multiple projects to ensure alignment and visibility; collaborate with teams to bridge sales and delivery
• Drive technical standardization and opinionated approaches for client solutions
• Support management with technical growth plans for engineers and architects
• Lead technical deployment engineering with customers on public cloud workload design
• Provide workshops and training on emerging technologies in public cloud

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Public cloud

Multi-tasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Consulting AWS Architect to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will focus on delivering advanced cloud architecture guidance and professional services for enterprise customers across public cloud environments. You will help shape technical solutions, align stakeholders across consulting and delivery teams, and drive consistency in how cloud programs are designed and implemented. The position also plays a key role in mentoring technical teams, supporting client relationships, and translating emerging cloud trends into practical customer outcomes.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $156,000 - $240,800 annually

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional services for customers globally on major public cloud platforms
• Oversee technical solutions across multiple projects to ensure alignment and visibilityCollaborate with consulting teams to create cohesive technical solutions that bridge sales and delivery
• Drive technical standardization and opinionated approaches for client solutions
• Support management with technical growth plans for engineers and architects
• Lead technical deployment engineering with customers on public cloud workload design
• Provide workshops and training on emerging technologies in public cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience, including 3 years in large enterprise consulting, or 14+ years of IT experience with a similar consulting background
• Demonstrated leadership and expertise in technical architecture design and IT service offerings
• Proven ability to maintain client relationships and mentor engineers in project design
• Excellent communication skills with experience making technology recommendations
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment while anticipating future trends
• Willingness to travel to client sites and other locations as needed
• Deep understanding of public cloud platforms and multi-platform solutions

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.