Remote AWS Cloud Architect — AI-Driven Modernization Lead

Mitchell International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell International in the United States is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to lead our post-migration modernization efforts from a remote setting across the U.S. You will design scalable cloud-native architectures, drive AI/ML adoption, and establish governance aligned with cloud best practices.

You'll mentor engineering teams, define standards, guide cost optimization, security posture, and partner with stakeholders to shape the technology roadmap while delivering resilient,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, software engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in cloud architecture or senior engineering roles, with 4+ years AWS.
• Deep AWS compute, networking, storage, data and security expertise.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional cert (or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK and CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML services and integration into enterprise systems.
• Strong cloud governance, FinOps, and security framework understanding.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functionally and align teams.
• Excellent communication translating technical concepts for execs.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve cloud-native architectures leveraging AWS services to modernize workloads.
• Define and enforce architectural standards and governance best practices.
• Identify and implement AI/ML opportunities using AWS services to improve performance.
• Guide engineering teams on cloud patterns and conduct architecture reviews.
• Align stakeholders around a unified cloud strategy and technology roadmap.
• Drive cost optimization, security posture, and operational excellence.
• Evaluate emerging AWS services and propose adoption where value is clear.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS expertise

AI/ML integration

Security governance FinOps

Executive communication

Influence without authority

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

Job description

Mitchell International in the United States is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to lead our post-migration modernization efforts from a remote setting across the U.S. You will design scalable cloud-native architectures, drive AI/ML adoption, and establish governance aligned with cloud best practices.

You'll mentor engineering teams, define standards, guide cost optimization, security posture, and partner with stakeholders to shape the technology roadmap while delivering resilient,