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Senior level aws architect jobs put seasoned cloud professionals in charge of enterprise-scale infrastructure design, platform strategy, and the engineering teams that build and maintain it. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Transportation & Logistics, with 38% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like EXL, Protiviti, and Implify hiring at this level now.
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LEAD CONSULTANT – CLOUD ARCHITECT
WHO WE ARE
Everforth Apex Systems is a leading global technology and digital engineering firm dedicated to helping organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive in a world of constant change. Leveraging deep industry insights and proven expertise, we deliver end-to-end solutions that accelerate time-to-value and realize our clients’ digital visions across commercial and federal sectors. Our comprehensive solution portfolio spans AI & data, cloud and infrastructure, digital engineering, customer experience, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, application development, strategy, transformation, and managed services. Powered by proprietary assets, accelerators, and strong alliances with cutting-edge technology partners—including Adobe, AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, and more—we turn complexity into progress and measurable business outcomes. With a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India, Everforth Apex Systems innovates alongside our customers, building and deploying tailored artificial intelligence solutions to enhance business value and improve customer experiences. As part of the commercial segment of Everforth, we are committed to driving the next wave of global IT services and digital transformation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Everforth Apex Systems is searching for a skilled Cloud Architecture professional with excellent consultative abilities to assume the position of a Lead Consultant within our Cloud & Infrastructure practice. This individual will serve in a strategic role at Apex, collaborating with internal and client project teams to offer direction in designing, implementing, and supporting our Cloud Architecture capability and service offerings. The consultant will also provide technical support for Apex sales, solution management, and account teams during the scoping of new Cloud & Infrastructure based opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop strong client relationships as trusted advisor.
- Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value.
- Listen and seek to understand the client and meet their needs, providing consultative guidance.
- Stay attuned to the future needs of the client and work with internal resources to identify opportunities.
- Proactively provide solutions and approach adversity with a solution-focused mindset.
- Meet or exceed client expectations in the execution of Solutions Delivery services engagements.
- Produce high quality deliverables, meet project deadlines, and take responsibility for engagement and team success.
- Demonstrate a passion for quality and process improvement.
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge.
- Serve as a subject matter expert internally and externally.
- Build trust and respect among internal and external stakeholders and model collaborative teamwork.
- Collaborate internally with Apex Account Teams, Solution Leaders, Industry Leaders, Practice Leaders, and others to develop Apex Solutions Delivery Services business.
- Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to acquire skills to meet business needs.
- Build strong client, industry, and internal relationships and represent Apex Systems as a leader within Industry and Professional events and communities. Develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.
- Lead team members and direct reports to Lead the development, growth, and success of your team, developing professionals for the next stage of their careers.
- This role may be responsible for managing hybrid project teams consisting of Apex Contract Employees, Internal Apex employees, client employees and external vendors.
- Stay current on relevant technology trends and practices.
- Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value.
Cloud Strategy & Architecture
- Design secure, scalable, highly available, and cost-effective cloud solutions primarily within AWS.
- Lead cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives for enterprise clients.
- Develop cloud roadmaps, landing zones, governance models, and reference architecture.
- Conduct cloud assessments, Well-Architected Reviews, and cloud maturity evaluations.
- Define solutions that align business objectives, security requirements, and operational best practices.
Consulting & Client Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to technical and executive stakeholders.
- Lead architecture workshops, discovery sessions, and solution design engagements.
- Support business development efforts through solutioning, estimation, proposal development, and SOW creation.
- Present technical recommendations and guide clients through architectural tradeoffs and decision-making.
Delivery & Technical Leadership
- Provide architectural oversight and technical leadership throughout project execution.
- Mentor engineers, consultants, and junior architects.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and data teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Cloud Operations & Automation
- Promote Infrastructure as Code, automation, and cloud-native best practices.
- Design CI/CD and platform engineering solutions that improve operational efficiency.
- Implement cloud security, monitoring, governance, and cost optimization strategies.
- Support hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud architectures where appropriate.
Job Requirements:
- 7+ years designing and delivering AWS cloud solutions.
- Experience leading enterprise cloud migration and modernization programs.
- Prior consulting or client-facing experience.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Google Professional Cloud Architect
- HashiCorp Terraform Associate
- Experience conducting Well-Architected Reviews and cloud assessments.
- Exposure to platform engineering, FinOps, and cloud governance frameworks.
- Familiarity with AI/ML cloud services such as AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, Azure AI, or Vertex AI.
OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Long and Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Incentives
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Employee Stock Purchase
- Training and Advancement opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Birthdays Off
- Philanthropic Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Partial Gym Membership Paid
- Team Building Events
- Discount Programs
Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact CorporateRecruiting@apexsystems.com.
LEAD CONSULTANT – CLOUD ARCHITECT
WHO WE ARE
Everforth Apex Systems is a leading global technology and digital engineering firm dedicated to helping organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive in a world of constant change. Leveraging deep industry insights and proven expertise, we deliver end-to-end solutions that accelerate time-to-value and realize our clients’ digital visions across commercial and federal sectors. Our comprehensive solution portfolio spans AI & data, cloud and infrastructure, digital engineering, customer experience, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, application development, strategy, transformation, and managed services. Powered by proprietary assets, accelerators, and strong alliances with cutting-edge technology partners—including Adobe, AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, and more—we turn complexity into progress and measurable business outcomes. With a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India, Everforth Apex Systems innovates alongside our customers, building and deploying tailored artificial intelligence solutions to enhance business value and improve customer experiences. As part of the commercial segment of Everforth, we are committed to driving the next wave of global IT services and digital transformation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Everforth Apex Systems is searching for a skilled Cloud Architecture professional with excellent consultative abilities to assume the position of a Lead Consultant within our Cloud & Infrastructure practice. This individual will serve in a strategic role at Apex, collaborating with internal and client project teams to offer direction in designing, implementing, and supporting our Cloud Architecture capability and service offerings. The consultant will also provide technical support for Apex sales, solution management, and account teams during the scoping of new Cloud & Infrastructure based opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop strong client relationships as trusted advisor.
- Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value.
- Listen and seek to understand the client and meet their needs, providing consultative guidance.
- Stay attuned to the future needs of the client and work with internal resources to identify opportunities.
- Proactively provide solutions and approach adversity with a solution-focused mindset.
- Meet or exceed client expectations in the execution of Solutions Delivery services engagements.
- Produce high quality deliverables, meet project deadlines, and take responsibility for engagement and team success.
- Demonstrate a passion for quality and process improvement.
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge.
- Serve as a subject matter expert internally and externally.
- Build trust and respect among internal and external stakeholders and model collaborative teamwork.
- Collaborate internally with Apex Account Teams, Solution Leaders, Industry Leaders, Practice Leaders, and others to develop Apex Solutions Delivery Services business.
- Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to acquire skills to meet business needs.
- Build strong client, industry, and internal relationships and represent Apex Systems as a leader within Industry and Professional events and communities. Develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.
- Lead team members and direct reports to Lead the development, growth, and success of your team, developing professionals for the next stage of their careers.
- This role may be responsible for managing hybrid project teams consisting of Apex Contract Employees, Internal Apex employees, client employees and external vendors.
- Stay current on relevant technology trends and practices.
- Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value.
Cloud Strategy & Architecture
- Design secure, scalable, highly available, and cost-effective cloud solutions primarily within AWS.
- Lead cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives for enterprise clients.
- Develop cloud roadmaps, landing zones, governance models, and reference architecture.
- Conduct cloud assessments, Well-Architected Reviews, and cloud maturity evaluations.
- Define solutions that align business objectives, security requirements, and operational best practices.
Consulting & Client Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to technical and executive stakeholders.
- Lead architecture workshops, discovery sessions, and solution design engagements.
- Support business development efforts through solutioning, estimation, proposal development, and SOW creation.
- Present technical recommendations and guide clients through architectural tradeoffs and decision-making.
Delivery & Technical Leadership
- Provide architectural oversight and technical leadership throughout project execution.
- Mentor engineers, consultants, and junior architects.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and data teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Cloud Operations & Automation
- Promote Infrastructure as Code, automation, and cloud-native best practices.
- Design CI/CD and platform engineering solutions that improve operational efficiency.
- Implement cloud security, monitoring, governance, and cost optimization strategies.
- Support hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud architectures where appropriate.
Job Requirements:
- 7+ years designing and delivering AWS cloud solutions.
- Experience leading enterprise cloud migration and modernization programs.
- Prior consulting or client-facing experience.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Google Professional Cloud Architect
- HashiCorp Terraform Associate
- Experience conducting Well-Architected Reviews and cloud assessments.
- Exposure to platform engineering, FinOps, and cloud governance frameworks.
- Familiarity with AI/ML cloud services such as AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, Azure AI, or Vertex AI.
OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Long and Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Incentives
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Employee Stock Purchase
- Training and Advancement opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Birthdays Off
- Philanthropic Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Partial Gym Membership Paid
- Team Building Events
- Discount Programs
Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact CorporateRecruiting@apexsystems.com.
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Senior Level AWS Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level aws architect job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end cloud architecture decisions, not just implemented them. Demonstrable experience leading migrations, designing multi-account organizations, and enforcing governance frameworks sets strong candidates apart. Certifications like AWS Solutions Architect Professional carry weight, but the clearest edge comes from showing measurable outcomes you personally drove on complex, production-scale environments.
Which companies hire senior level aws architects?
Companies hiring senior level aws architects right now include EXL, Protiviti, and Implify, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large enterprises modernizing legacy infrastructure, cloud-native software companies scaling their platforms, and consulting firms staffing client-facing architecture engagements.
Are there remote senior level aws architect jobs?
Yes, remote work is well established at this level. About 38% of senior level aws architect openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly companies have accepted distributed architecture work. Fully remote roles tend to favor candidates with strong async communication habits and experience leading distributed engineering teams.
What makes an aws architect role senior level?
Senior level aws architect roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. At this stage, you are expected to set the architectural direction for entire platforms, make high-stakes design decisions with long-term cost and reliability implications, mentor mid-level engineers, and partner with product and business stakeholders. The work shifts from building within a defined structure to defining the structure itself.
Which industries hire the most senior level aws architects?
Senior Level aws architect roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Transportation & Logistics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate regulated, high-availability workloads at scale, where the cost of poor architecture decisions is significant and experienced oversight is non-negotiable.