Senior Cloud Solutions Architect — Strategic Tech Leader

CDM Smith; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to drive client-focused cloud initiatives across Azure and AWS. You will partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into practical, scalable technology strategies that deliver measurable value.

The role leads engagements from discovery through deployment, guides solution architects and delivery teams, and shapes roadmaps for complex cloud programs. Travel may be required as projects span multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience in cloud architecture.
• Travel may be required domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical advisor and trusted partner for business stakeholders.
• Lead client engagement activities, including discovery, requirements, workshops, and business case development.
• Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Lead solution lifecycle from concept through deployment and transition.
• Develop roadmaps and delivery plans for cloud initiatives.
• Collaborate with vendors and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide guidance to Solution Architects and engineers throughout lifecycle.
• Evaluate options based on value, cost, risk, and supportability.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical leadership

Client-facing

Azure cloud

AWS cloud

Networking & security

Data & databases

DevOps & IaC

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to drive client-focused cloud initiatives across Azure and AWS. You will partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into practical, scalable technology strategies that deliver measurable value.

The role leads engagements from discovery through deployment, guides solution architects and delivery teams, and shapes roadmaps for complex cloud programs. Travel may be required as projects span multiple regions.