At Innovative, an AWS Premier Partner, we help customers transform their businesses through strategic cloud adoption. We're seeking a Cloud Architect to guide clients through their AWS cloud journey-designing and implementing solutions across multiple cloud domains including infrastructure, data, applications, security, and more. As a Cloud Architect, you'll work directly with customers to architect scalable AWS solutions that drive business growth and operational efficiency. You'll leverage your expertise to solve complex technical challenges and help organizations successfully modernize their cloud environments.
- This role has quarterly travel to our Rochester, NY Headquarters
Key Responsibilities :
Engage directly with clients to gather technical and business requirements for AWS cloud initiativesArchitect scalable cloud solutions using AWS services across your area(s) of expertiseLead technical discovery sessions and architecture review workshops with clientsCreate architecture documentation, design patterns, and solution proposals aligned with business objectivesProvide technical direction and architectural oversight to engineering teamsDrive adoption of cloud-native patterns and modern architectures based on customer needsDeliver presentations to client stakeholders articulating value, architecture, and ROI of proposed solutionsStay current with AWS innovations and industry best practicesMentor other engineers and architects on cloud architecture and emerging technologiesWhat Experience You'll Bring to the Table :
3-7 years of hands-on cloud architecture and implementation experience with AWS in one or more of the following areas :Infrastructure & Networking : Multi-account architectures, VPC design, hybrid cloud, landing zones, compute servicesData & Analytics : Data lakes, warehouses, ETL / ELT pipelines, databases, business intelligenceApplication Development : Serverless, containerization, microservices, API development, modernizationSecurity & Compliance : IAM, security architectures, compliance frameworks, governanceAI / ML : Machine learning pipelines, model deployment, AI service integrationDevOps & Automation : CI / CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, deployment automationMigration & Modernization : Cloud migration strategies, legacy system transformationCost Optimization & FinOps : Cost management, resource optimization, financial operationAbility to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiencesExperience working in agile environments and managing technical workstreamsClient-facing experience or strong desire to work directly with customersPassion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging cloud technologiesExperience architecting solutions using core AWS services relevant to your area of expertiseFamiliarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as CloudFormation, CDK, or TerraformUnderstanding of cloud security, IAM, cost optimization, and well-architected principlesExperience with at least one of the following :Container technologies (EKS, ECS, Docker, Kubernetes)
Serverless technologies (Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway)
Data technologies (S3, Glue, Athena, Redshift, EMR, data pipelines)
Application development (Python, Java, Node.js, Go, or similar)
Knowledge of CI / CD practices and DevOps methodologies
Success Metrics :
Customer Satisfaction & Stakeholder AlignmentTimely and On-Budget Delivery of Infrastructure ProjectsRevenue Growth through Scalable and Reusable Cloud SolutionsContinuous Learning : AWS Specialty Certifications & Thought Leadership ContributionsPreferred Qualifications :
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or ProfessionalAdditional AWS certifications in areas of specialty (Developer, SysOps, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Security, etc.)Experience with enterprise tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI / CD, monitoring / observability toolsPrior work in cloud consulting, professional services, or managed services environmentsExperience with AI / ML services on AWS or interest in learning these technologiesFull-stack development experience or strong programming skillsWhy Join Innovative?
Work on diverse projects across multiple industries and cloud domainsOpportunity to grow your expertise across infrastructure, data, and application architectureCollaborative culture that values learning and innovationAWS Premier Partner with access to the latest training and certificationsSmall company feel (~115 employees) with big opportunities for impactWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.