Innovative Solutions
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 initiatives
Architect scalable cloud solutions using AWS services across your area(s) of expertise
Lead technical discovery sessions and architecture review workshops with clients
Create architecture documentation, design patterns, and solution proposals aligned with business objectives
Provide technical direction and architectural oversight to engineering teams
Drive adoption of cloud-native patterns and modern architectures based on customer needs
Deliver presentations to client stakeholders articulating value, architecture, and ROI of proposed solutions
Stay current with AWS innovations and industry best practices
Mentor other engineers and architects on cloud architecture and emerging technologies
What 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 services
Data & Analytics: Data lakes, warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, databases, business intelligence
Application Development: Serverless, containerization, microservices, API development, modernization
Security & Compliance: IAM, security architectures, compliance frameworks, governance
AI/ML: Machine learning pipelines, model deployment, AI service integration
DevOps & Automation: CI/CD, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, deployment automation
Migration & Modernization: Cloud migration strategies, legacy system transformation
Cost Optimization & FinOps: Cost management, resource optimization, financial operation
Ability to translate complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
Experience working in agile environments and managing technical workstreams
Client‑facing experience or strong desire to work directly with customers
Passion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging cloud technologies
Experience architecting solutions using core AWS services relevant to your area of expertise
Familiarity with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform
Understanding of cloud security, IAM, cost optimization, and well‑architected principles
Experience 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 Alignment
Timely and On‑Budget Delivery of Infrastructure Projects
Revenue Growth through Scalable and Reusable Cloud Solutions
Continuous Learning: AWS Specialty Certifications & Thought Leadership Contributions
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
Additional 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 tools
Prior work in cloud consulting, professional services, or managed services environments
Experience with AI/ML services on AWS or interest in learning these technologies
Full‑stack development experience or strong programming skills
Why Join Innovative?
Work on diverse projects across multiple industries and cloud domains
Opportunity to grow your expertise across infrastructure, data, and application architecture
Collaborative culture that values learning and innovation
AWS Premier Partner with access to the latest training and certifications
Small company feel (~115 employees) with big opportunities for impact
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*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 initiatives
Architect scalable cloud solutions using AWS services across your area(s) of expertise
Lead technical discovery sessions and architecture review workshops with clients
Create architecture documentation, design patterns, and solution proposals aligned with business objectives
Provide technical direction and architectural oversight to engineering teams
Drive adoption of cloud-native patterns and modern architectures based on customer needs
Deliver presentations to client stakeholders articulating value, architecture, and ROI of proposed solutions
Stay current with AWS innovations and industry best practices
Mentor other engineers and architects on cloud architecture and emerging technologies
What 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 services
Data & Analytics: Data lakes, warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, databases, business intelligence
Application Development: Serverless, containerization, microservices, API development, modernization
Security & Compliance: IAM, security architectures, compliance frameworks, governance
AI/ML: Machine learning pipelines, model deployment, AI service integration
DevOps & Automation: CI/CD, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, deployment automation
Migration & Modernization: Cloud migration strategies, legacy system transformation
Cost Optimization & FinOps: Cost management, resource optimization, financial operation
Ability to translate complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
Experience working in agile environments and managing technical workstreams
Client‑facing experience or strong desire to work directly with customers
Passion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging cloud technologies
Experience architecting solutions using core AWS services relevant to your area of expertise
Familiarity with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform
Understanding of cloud security, IAM, cost optimization, and well‑architected principles
Experience 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 Alignment
Timely and On‑Budget Delivery of Infrastructure Projects
Revenue Growth through Scalable and Reusable Cloud Solutions
Continuous Learning: AWS Specialty Certifications & Thought Leadership Contributions
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
Additional 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 tools
Prior work in cloud consulting, professional services, or managed services environments
Experience with AI/ML services on AWS or interest in learning these technologies
Full‑stack development experience or strong programming skills
Why Join Innovative?
Work on diverse projects across multiple industries and cloud domains
Opportunity to grow your expertise across infrastructure, data, and application architecture
Collaborative culture that values learning and innovation
AWS Premier Partner with access to the latest training and certifications
Small company feel (~115 employees) with big opportunities for impact
#J-18808-Ljbffr