Senior Enterprise AWS Architect – Cloud Strategy Leader

Genius Road, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A Women's Business Enterprise based in Dallas is seeking an experienced Enterprise Application Architect to lead architectural initiatives. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design scalable and secure cloud architectures utilizing AWS. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT application development and solution architecture, with strong leadership and communication skills. This is an onsite role three days a week.

Qualifications

• 14+ years in IT application development.
• 7+ years in solution/application architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS.
• Proficient in Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise application and cloud architecture patterns.
• Serve as lead architect on large-scale initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical leads to design scalable architectures.
• Guide architecture review processes.
• Drive alignment with regulatory requirements.

Skills

AWS cloud architecture

Enterprise application design

Java

DevOps

Cybersecurity

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

OpenShift

Job description

• Information Technology

Enterprise Application Architect (AWS)
Location: Dallas, Texas – ONSITE 3 days/week
Contract: 6 months with potential extension

We’re seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Application Architect with deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture and enterprise application design . This role provides architectural leadership for major enterprise programs, collaborating across business and technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 14+ years in IT application development
• 7+ years in solution/application architecture
• 3+ years in an enterprise architect role
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS; familiarity with Azure and IBM Cloud
• Deep understanding of:
  • Cloud-native design (serverless, microservices, containers)
  • DevOps, CI/CD, Terraform, CloudFormation
  • Networking, IAM, cloud security, and data storage
  • Cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise application and cloud architecture patterns and standards
• Serve as lead architect on large-scale initiatives, ensuring solutions are aligned with business goals and IT strategy
• Collaborate with technical leads, developers, and stakeholders to design secure, high-performance, scalable architectures
• Guide architecture review processes (ARB, ESRB) and validate solution designs
• Provide technical direction for:
  • Application development (cloud and on-prem)
  • Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) integrations
  • DevOps, container platforms (e.g., OpenShift), and automation (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • AWS networking (VPC, IAM, security, storage)
• Drive alignment with best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
• Support technology roadmap planning, vendor evaluation, and tool selection
• Engage in cloud security discussions and evolving threat assessments
• Deliver timely and effective architecture assessments and documentation
• Act as a trusted advisor within cross-functional teams, proactively identifying risks and guiding strategic decisions
• Ensure solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements and are validated post-deployment

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.