Senior Cloud Platform Architect — AWS, Azure & Kubernetes

Madison-Davis, LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC is seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Architect to establish cloud architecture standards across AWS and Azure. This principal IC will design governance controls, scalable patterns, secure networking, and managed Kubernetes architectures while collaborating closely with engineering teams.

The role combines strategic technical leadership with hands-on infrastructure work, mentoring engineers and guiding critical technical escalations in a complex hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Proven production cloud architecture experience in AWS and Azure.
• Experience implementing multi-account/multi-subscription governance.
• Deep expertise in managed Kubernetes architectures (AKS/EKS).
• Strong Terraform / Infrastructure as Code skills and policy-as-code controls.

Responsibilities

• Define cloud architecture standards and reusable design patterns across AWS and Azure.
• Establish cloud governance, security guardrails, and policy-as-code controls.
• Design landing zones, account and subscription structures, and scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Architect managed Kubernetes platforms, including AKS/EKS lifecycle and operational patterns.
• Lead hybrid-cloud connectivity, networking, routing, and identity architecture.
• Own Terraform and Infrastructure as Code standards.
• Provide architectural guidance for cloud data platforms and AI infrastructure.
• Mentor engineers, conduct design reviews, and participate in escalations.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Terraform

Cloud governance

Networking

IaC

Documentation

Tools

Terraform

AKS

EKS

Job description

Madison-Davis, LLC is seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Architect to establish cloud architecture standards across AWS and Azure. This principal IC will design governance controls, scalable patterns, secure networking, and managed Kubernetes architectures while collaborating closely with engineering teams.

The role combines strategic technical leadership with hands-on infrastructure work, mentoring engineers and guiding critical technical escalations in a complex hybrid environment.