Remote Lead Cloud Architect: Azure & Solutions Strategy

CDM Smith; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to act as the senior technical advisor for client cloud initiatives. You will lead solution discovery, translate business needs into scalable cloud designs, and guide delivery from concept through operations.

This role emphasizes strong leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and cost-conscious technology choices. Ideal candidates have extensive Azure experience, cross-functional delivery capabilities, and the ability to drive architecture

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise cloud initiatives from discovery through delivery.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into scalable technology
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional, client-facing projects.
• Advanced understanding of Azure services, cloud architecture, identity and network security.
• Working knowledge of AWS and hybrid networking concepts.
• Experience with databases and data architectures in enterprise apps.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive delivery governance and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical advisor for cloud initiatives for clients.
• Lead solution discovery, requirements gathering, and business case development.
• Translate business needs into practical, scalable cloud solutions.
• Guide solution lifecycle from concept through deployment and transition to operations.
• Collaborate with vendors, delivery teams, and Cloud Center of Excellence.
• Evaluate options and recommend cost-effective, future-proof solutions.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Drive adoption of architecture standards and best practices.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Client engagement

Azure

AWS

Networking

Databases

Linux

APIs

Leadership

Communication

Cost & licensing

Delivery governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to act as the senior technical advisor for client cloud initiatives. You will lead solution discovery, translate business needs into scalable cloud designs, and guide delivery from concept through operations.

This role emphasizes strong leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and cost-conscious technology choices. Ideal candidates have extensive Azure experience, cross-functional delivery capabilities, and the ability to drive architecture