Senior Cloud Solutions Architect Jobs in Ohio
Senior Cloud Solutions Architect jobs in Ohio are open across Cincinnati, Columbus, and Beachwood and other Ohio metros, with employers like American Electric Power, Huntington Bank, and Amazon Web Services hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
P&C IT Services provides professional services to help our business units and corporate functions use technology to create, manage, and optimize information and business processes. IT Services can include a wide range of activities such as: software development, data management, Cloud services, IT security, network security, technical support, establishing and overseeing access rights, procuring and maintaining equipment or software, managing the infrastructure, and defining security procedures. The overall goal of IT Services is to provide technology solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and give our company a competitive advantage over our competitors.
Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site a minimum of two days a week, with the potential to work three days remotely. Core in-office days are Tuesday and Thursday but will be determined by business needs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Cloud Strategy and Architecture
- Design solutions using AWS and related cloud technologies.
- Define and enforce architecture standards for distributed microservices and serverless environments.
- Architect solutions using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, SageMaker, RDS (Aurora MySQL), DynamoDB, S3, Glue, Athena, Kinesis Firehose, EventBridge, CloudFormation, CDK, CodePipeline.
- Promote re-use through shared templates and solution components, leveraging Terraform and AWS CDK.
- Guide teams on AWS shared services, automated deployments, and immutable/disposable infrastructure patterns.
- Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks, assumptions, issues, and decisions throughout the lifecycle of cloud infrastructure solutions.
Analysis and Decision Making
- Translate business, information, and technical requirements into architectural blueprints for AWS-centric solutions.
- Stay current on competitive insights and evolving cloud trends, including serverless, containerization, and managed services.
- Analyze and resolve integration, compatibility, and multi-platform issues.
- Evaluate solution possibilities and architectural options based on feasibility and impact.
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical direction and leadership to engineering teams, including mentoring and reviewing as-built configurations.
- Lead requirements gathering and solutions analysis sessions, especially for custom software and data pipeline projects.
- Guide teams in building and maintaining microservices, serverless APIs, and data science workflows using AWS SageMaker, Glue ETL, and Athena.
- Oversee logging, monitoring, and alerting using AWS CloudWatch, SNS, and CloudTrail.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Technologies and Functions
- Deep expertise in AWS: Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, SageMaker, RDS (Aurora MySQL), DynamoDB, S3, Glue, Athena, Kinesis Firehose, EventBridge, CloudFormation, CDK, CodePipeline, CloudWatch, SNS, CloudTrail.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration: Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Docker, ECS, Helm.
- Familiarity with data science workflows: SageMaker, Glue ETL, Athena, QuickSight.
- Knowledge of analytics platforms: Tableau, QuickSight.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code: Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation.
- Understanding of security and compliance for PII and HIPAA data.
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting in AWS environments.
Certifications Required
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- Additional certifications preferred:
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Preferred Programming Skills
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript (Node.js)
- Infrastructure-as-Code languages: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK
Experience with CI/CD Tools
- AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy
- GitHub Actions
Experience with Container Orchestration
- Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE)
- Docker (including Docker Compose)
- AWS ECS
- Helm
- Managing containerized applications in production environments
- Designing scalable, resilient, and secure container orchestration solutions
Knowledge of Serverless
- AWS Lambda, Azure Functions
- Serverless API hosting (Amazon API Gateway)
- Event-driven design (AWS EventBridge, SNS, SQS)
- Serverless data processing (AWS Glue, Athena)
- Serverless orchestration (AWS Step Functions)
- Security, scaling, and monitoring in serverless environments
- Cost optimization and lifecycle management for serverless workloads
Experience with Event-Driven Systems
- Designed and implemented event-driven architectures using AWS EventBridge, SNS, SQS, and Lambda.
- Integrated event sources and consumers for real-time processing and automation.
- Managed workflows and state machines with AWS Step Functions.
- Built scalable, loosely coupled systems that respond to cloud events and triggers.
- Ensured reliability, security, and monitoring of event-driven solutions using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
Experience
8+ years in technology roles, with 3+ years in cloud architecture (AWS required, Azure or GCP a plus).
Experience designing and operating distributed microservices, serverless architectures, and automated deployment pipelines.
BUSINESS UNIT:
Property & Casualty IT Services
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
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Who's Hiring
- American Electric Power2

- Huntington Bank2

- Amazon Web Services1

- CBTS1

- Glint Tech Solutions1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software4
- Banking & Financial Services2
- Energy2
- Distribution & Wholesale1
- Fintech1
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior cloud solutions architect jobs across Ohio.
- 5 or more years of hands-on cloud architecture experience across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Professional-level cloud certification from AWS, Microsoft, or Google required or strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering large-scale cloud migration or modernization programs
- Deep knowledge of cloud networking, security frameworks, identity management, and cost governance
- Ability to translate complex technical architecture into clear guidance for non-technical business stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related engineering discipline
Senior Cloud Solutions Architect Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior cloud solutions architect jobs are there in Ohio?
There are 10+ senior cloud solutions architect openings in Ohio on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Beachwood. New positions post regularly as employers across Ohio hire.
How much do senior cloud solutions architects make in Ohio?
Senior cloud solutions architects in Ohio earn a median of about $131,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $84,340 for the lowest 10% to over $180,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Ohio cities have the most senior cloud solutions architect jobs?
Cincinnati, Columbus, and Beachwood have the most senior cloud solutions architect openings in Ohio right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior cloud solutions architects in Ohio?
Employers hiring senior cloud solutions architects in Ohio include American Electric Power, Huntington Bank, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior cloud solutions architect jobs in Ohio?
Yes. About 30% of senior cloud solutions architect openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Ohio metros.
How do I apply for senior cloud solutions architect jobs in Ohio?
You can apply to senior cloud solutions architect jobs in Ohio directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Ohio location, then apply to each one that fits.
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