Cloud Architect

Job Title: Senior Cloud Migration ArchitectLocation: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)Duration: 6 Months with possible extensionWork Arrangement:Hybrid schedule - onsite from Day 1 and required onsite 2 days/weekNO remote-only option availableLocal candidates are strongly preferredNon-local candidates must be willing to relocate at their own expense without delaysAll candidates must attend an in-person interviewInterview Information:Interview Process: In-person interviewsTentative Interview Window: 5/25/26 - 5/29/26Position Overview:The Client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Migration Architect to support a large-scale enterprise AWS cloud migration initiative involving 30+ applications. The selected candidate will lead AWS platform configuration, Kubernetes/EKS deployments, CI/CD automation, and GitOps-driven delivery strategies while partnering closely with application development, infrastructure, and DBA teams. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure DevOps, GitOps, and enterprise cloud migration best practices.Key Responsibilities:AWS Platform & Cloud ArchitectureConfigure and manage AWS environments including:Elastic BeanstalkAmazon EKSEC2RDSVPCIAMS3CloudWatchSecrets ManagerDesign scalable and secure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standardsBuild Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or CloudFormationSupport RDS configuration for SQL Server and PostgreSQL environmentsConfigure networking, security groups, IAM policies, and Secrets ManagementKubernetes / EKS AdministrationDeploy and manage production EKS clustersConfigure ingress controllers, autoscaling, namespaces, and Helm deploymentsTroubleshoot Kubernetes pods, services, networking, and cluster performanceCI/CD & GitOpsDesign and build Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines using YAMLImplement GitOps deployments using ArgoCD or FluxBuild CI/CD workflows for:Elastic Beanstalk deploymentsEKS container deploymentsEC2/VM deploymentsStandardize reusable pipeline templates for development teamsIntegrate security scanning, SAST/DAST, and container vulnerability scanning into pipelinesObservability & ReliabilityConfigure CloudWatch logging, monitoring, alerts, dashboards, and operational runbooksDefine SLOs, alert thresholds, and production support proceduresCollaboration & DocumentationWork closely with development, DBA, infrastructure, and architecture teamsCreate architecture decision records (ADRs), operational procedures, and technical documentationMentor development teams on cloud-native architecture and deployment patternsRequired Qualifications:5-6+ years of hands-on AWS production experienceStrong expertise with:Elastic BeanstalkEKSEC2RDSIAMVPCS3CloudWatchSecrets Manager3+ years of Kubernetes experience (EKS preferred)Strong experience with:ArgoCD or Flux (required)Azure DevOps Pipelines (YAML)DockerTerraform or CloudFormationGitLinux Administration & Shell ScriptingExperience with Snowflake, containerization, CI/CD automation, and GitOps deployment strategiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:AWS Certified Solutions Architect - ProfessionalAWS DevOps Engineer - ProfessionalCKA / CKAD CertificationsExperience migrating .NET and Java applications to AWSExperience with:Istio / App MeshAPI GatewaysVault / Secrets RotationDataDog / New Relic / SplunkBlue/Green & Canary deployments

Created: 2026-05-16