Senior Cloud Architect: AWS & Microservices (Remote)

TEKsystems; Hanover (MD); Remote; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Sr Cloud Architect/Practice Architect ll for remote work. You will lead complex cloud engagements, primarily AWS, with a focus on microservices, serverless, and DevOps excellence across North America.

The role requires hands-on design, delivery leadership, and ongoing client collaboration. Ideal candidates have 9+ years in IT, 5+ years as Cloud Architect, and deep AWS/Microservices experience, with travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or engineering required.
• 9+ years in IT and/or professional services with subject-matter expertise.
• 5+ years as Cloud Architect or equivalent role.
• 5+ years AWS experience required.
• 3+ years cloud migration experience required.
• 3+ years microservices/serverless experience required.
• Professional level AWS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery Support: define engagement operating model and metrics; support statements of work.
• Engagement Leadership: craft technical architecture and lead implementation team.
• Client Interaction: maintain client relationships and surface new opportunities.
• Pre-Sales Support: advise on technical opinions and estimates.
• Practice Support: update service offerings and delivery tools.
• HR: assist with interviewing and onboarding of project members.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

AWS

Microservices

Serverless

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's degree in CS

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Sr Cloud Architect/Practice Architect ll for remote work. You will lead complex cloud engagements, primarily AWS, with a focus on microservices, serverless, and DevOps excellence across North America.

The role requires hands-on design, delivery leadership, and ongoing client collaboration. Ideal candidates have 9+ years in IT, 5+ years as Cloud Architect, and deep AWS/Microservices experience, with travel up to 25% as needed.