Senior Cloud Solutions Architect (Remote)

CDM Smith; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to lead client-facing technology initiatives across cloud, application, and data platforms. You will partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure solutions, guiding solution discovery, requirements gathering, and implementation planning through deployment.

You will mentor Architects and engineers, drive delivery roadmaps, evaluate technology options, and manage risks to deliver measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Experience in solution architecture for enterprise technology initiatives.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical technology solutions.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements, solution discovery, and requirements gathering.
• Develop solution strategies, roadmaps, and delivery plans for cloud initiatives.
• Guide engagements from concept through deployment and transition to operations.
• Collaborate with Cloud Center of Excellence to align with enterprise standards.
• Mentor architects and delivery teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

AWS

Solution leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cost & risk management

Security & identity

DevOps/CI-CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree

8 years of related experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to lead client-facing technology initiatives across cloud, application, and data platforms. You will partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure solutions, guiding solution discovery, requirements gathering, and implementation planning through deployment.

You will mentor Architects and engineers, drive delivery roadmaps, evaluate technology options, and manage risks to deliver measurable business value.