AWSAzure Architect

AWS/Azure Architect

Location: Chicago IL (Local Candidates Only)
Type: Onsite/Hybrid
Experience Required: 15 20 Years
Client: Confidential

We are seeking a highly experienced AWS/Azure Architect to lead enterprise-wide cloud transformation and DevOps initiatives. This role requires deep expertise in cloud-native architecture platform engineering and large-scale automation along with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive modernization strategies.

• Lead enterprise DevOps and cloud transformation initiatives across AWS and Azure
• Architect and build cloud-native platforms internal developer platforms and CI/CD frameworks
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation at scale
• Define and enforce SRE observability security and governance best practices
• Drive platform standardization across global teams
• Advise leadership on cloud strategy modernization and Finops (cost optimization)
• Provide technical leadership mentoring and architectural oversight to engineering teams

• 15 20 years of IT experience with strong architecture background
• Deep expertise in AWS and Azure cloud platforms
• Strong experience in DevOps CI/CD pipelines and platform engineering
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform CloudFormation etc.)
• Expertise in SRE practices monitoring and observability tools
• Strong understanding of cloud security and governance frameworks
• Proven ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders

• Experience with internal developer platforms (IDP)
• Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization strategies
• Exposure to enterprise-scale transformation programs
• Strong mentoring and leadership experience across global teams

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Strategic thinking with a pragmatic execution approach

• Only local candidates from Chicago will be considered
• This is a senior leadership/architect-level role not hands-on only