Senior Cloud Solutions Architect - Remote Leader

CDM Smith; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to serve as the senior client-facing technology leader for the Cloud Solutions team, guiding solution discovery, requirements analysis, and implementation planning for complex cloud initiatives.

Collaborate with business partners, vendors, and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with strategic objectives, leverage approved platform services, and deliver measurable business value across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor and trusted partner for business stakeholders.
• Lead client engagement activities, including solution discovery and requirements gathering.
• Translate business needs into practical, scalable technology solutions.
• Experience supporting the full solution lifecycle, including implementation and operational transition.
• Develop solution strategies, roadmaps, and delivery plans for cloud initiatives.
• Lead complex solution engagements from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with leaders, teams, vendors, and technical staff to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to architects, engineers, and delivery teams.
• Evaluate options and recommend cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud solutions

Azure

AWS

Executive/stakeholder leadership

Project leadership

Communication & presentation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Automation frameworks

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to serve as the senior client-facing technology leader for the Cloud Solutions team, guiding solution discovery, requirements analysis, and implementation planning for complex cloud initiatives.

Collaborate with business partners, vendors, and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with strategic objectives, leverage approved platform services, and deliver measurable business value across the lifecycle.