Senior Cloud Architect

Insight Global; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid sick leave

DCFSA

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to design and optimize cloud solutions. This role requires extensive experience in Azure and AWS, along with proficiency in Terraform and a solid background in application development. Responsibilities include leading cloud architecture, defining best practices, and mentoring teams. The role also focuses on ensuring scalable and secure cloud environments that align with business goals. Competitive benefits are offered starting on the 31st day of employment.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Strong proficiency with Terraform for design, automation, and deployment.
• Solid background in application development (any modern language or framework).
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and delivery of cloud solutions.
• Partner with teams to design cloud-native, scalable solutions.
• Define cloud architecture standards and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership on modernization initiatives.
• Evaluate new cloud technologies to support transformation.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and reliability.
• Mentor engineers on cloud technologies and best practices.
• Mentor engineers on cloud technologies and best practices.

Skills

Azure expertise

AWS expertise

Terraform proficiency

Application development skills

Cloud networking knowledge

Security and governance understanding

CI/CD familiarity

Application development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Job description

A client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions across the enterprise. This role is ideal for a seasoned technologist with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Terraform, combined with a strong background in application development. You’ll help drive DTE’s cloud strategy, modernize critical platforms, and ensure scalable, secure, and resilient architectures that support the company’s long‑term business and technology goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of cloud solutions across Azure and AWS environments.
• Partner with application development teams to design cloud‑native, scalable, and secure solutions.
• Define cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices for hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership on modernization initiatives, including containerization, serverless, and microservices.
• Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to support DTE’s digital transformation.
• Collaborate with security, networking, DevOps, and operations teams to ensure compliance, performance, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud architecture issues and guide teams through resolution.
• Mentor engineers and developers on cloud technologies, patterns, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive hands‑on experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Strong proficiency with Terraform for IaC design, automation, and deployment.
• Solid background in application development (any modern language or framework).
• Deep understanding of cloud networking, identity, security, and governance.
• Experience designing highly available, scalable, and cost‑optimized cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation tooling.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.