Enterprise Architect, AWS Practice

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Enterprise Architect, AWS Practice based in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to shape enterprise-scale cloud transformations through strategic architecture leadership. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding complex AWS initiatives from discovery through implementation. The position sits at the intersection of technology strategy, security, governance, and business outcomes. You will collaborate with talented architects and engineers to design scalable solutions for high-impact enterprise engagements. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced cloud leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys solving ambiguous challenges. You will help establish architectural standards, modernization strategies, and repeatable practices that drive long-term client success.

Accountabilities:: As an Enterprise Architect, you will provide strategic technical leadership across client engagements, ensuring that cloud architectures align with business objectives, security requirements, and delivery goals. You will act as a key advisor for enterprise stakeholders while supporting internal teams with architectural guidance, governance frameworks, and best practices.

Own enterprise architecture strategy across client engagements, ensuring technical decisions, business priorities, and delivery timelines remain aligned.

Serve as the primary architecture and technical strategy contact for clients, translating business objectives into secure and scalable AWS solutions.

Lead security reviews, compliance discussions, approval processes, and quality checkpoints to support successful project execution.

Partner with Solution and Technical Architects to maintain consistency across complex, multi-system architecture designs.

Conduct discovery sessions, develop modernization strategies, contribute to business cases, and support executive-level discussions.

Establish architecture standards, governance models, and reusable frameworks to improve delivery efficiency across future engagements.

Manage multiple client initiatives simultaneously while maintaining strong oversight of technical progress and relationship health.

Identify risks, remove blockers, and provide clients with clear guidance throughout the engagement lifecycle.

Contribute to pre-sales activities, technical assessments, and strategic initiatives that support business growth.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive AWS architecture experience, strong consulting capabilities, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive stakeholders. You should be comfortable leading complex enterprise transformations while balancing security, scalability, and business priorities.

8+ years of hands-on AWS architecture experience with strong knowledge of core AWS services.

5+ years designing and governing secure, scalable, and highly available systems within complex enterprise environments.

Proven experience owning client relationships, technical outcomes, and enterprise-level architecture decisions.

Strong understanding of security, compliance, governance, and approval processes within regulated organizations.

Experience in consulting or professional services environments where technical delivery and client management are closely connected.

Demonstrated ability to apply enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalent methodologies.

Strong communication skills with the ability to lead executive conversations and detailed technical discussions.

Experience with AWS certifications, including Solutions Architect Professional or relevant specialty certifications, is preferred.

Familiarity with Amazon Connect, contact center solutions, and AWS integrations with customer experience platforms is a plus.

Experience with AI/ML services such as Amazon Q, Bedrock, or SageMaker is beneficial.

Multi-cloud experience with platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud is a plus.

Benefits:

Remote work flexibility across the United States with opportunities for collaboration and team connection.

Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise.

Opportunity to work on innovative cloud, AI, and enterprise transformation initiatives.

Flexible work environment focused on trust, autonomy, and results rather than fixed schedules.

Collaboration with experienced architects, engineers, and technology leaders.

Opportunities to influence best practices, reusable frameworks, and future technology strategies.

Travel opportunities for select roles, with anticipated travel requirements of up to 25%.

Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Employee-focused environment with regular opportunities for team engagement and recognition.

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