Senior Cloud Solutions Architect - Remote Leader

CDM Smith; Burlington (VT); Remote; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to partner with business stakeholders, translate needs into scalable cloud solutions, and lead from discovery through deployment. You will guide solution lifecycle with Azure and AWS familiarity, leading cross-functional teams to deliver value and manage risk.

This role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and driving modernization programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of related experience preferred.
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical advisor and trusted partner for stakeholders.
• Lead solution discovery, requirements gathering, and workshops.
• Translate business needs into scalable cloud solutions.
• Oversee full solution lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Guide architects, engineers, and delivery teams across lifecycle.
• Evaluate options and recommend cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Solution architecture

Client-facing leadership

Azure cloud

AWS

Hybrid networking

Security concepts

Databases/data architectures

Linux systems

DevOps/CI-CD

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to partner with business stakeholders, translate needs into scalable cloud solutions, and lead from discovery through deployment. You will guide solution lifecycle with Azure and AWS familiarity, leading cross-functional teams to deliver value and manage risk.

This role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and driving modernization programs in a fast-paced environment.