Effectual
SeniorCloudArchitect
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“Senior Cloud Architect at Effectual. Skills: Cloud architecture, Enterprise architecture, AWS solutions. Lead Enterprise Architecture Programs. Define enterprise target-state cloud architecture”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
Physical demands
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Lead Enterprise Architecture Programs, Define enterprise target-state cloud architecture, Establish reusable architecture standards, Architect scalable, highly available AWS solutions, Build multi-account landing zones, Architect hybrid connectivity, Architect DRC architectures, Architect solutions across containers, Architect solutions across storage, Architect solutions across networking, Architect solutions across data platforms, Architect solutions across serverless computing, Define architecture strategy, Govern technical standards, Mentor client teams, Mentor internal architects
Nice to Have
AWS Well-Architected Framework principles
What You'll Do.
Lead Enterprise Architecture Programs
Define enterprise target-state cloud architecture
Define phased roadmap strategies
Lead architecture review boards
Lead executive design discussions
Establish reusable architecture standards
Establish delivery patterns
Design Cloud Infrastructure
Architect scalable AWS solutions
Architect highly available AWS solutions
Build multi-account landing zones
Build hybrid connectivity
Build DRC architectures
Architect solutions across containers
Architect solutions across storage
Architect solutions across networking
Architect solutions across data platforms
Architect solutions across serverless computing
Define architecture strategy
Govern technical standards
Mentor internal architects
Lead modernization initiatives
Lead resilience initiatives
Lead security initiatives
Lead optimization initiatives
Partner with Engagement Managers
Deliver exceptional customer experience
Deliver exceptional delivery team experience
Demonstrate Effectual’s experience
Demonstrate Effectual’s expertise
Deliver high-quality solutions
Deliver leading-practice solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Client leadership; Internal architects; Engagement Managers
Communication Scope
Executive design discussions
Process & Methodology
Roadmap strategies
Full Job Description
Position Summary Effectual Senior Cloud Architects are responsible for technical leadership of Professional Services projects. They partner with Engagement Managers (EMs) to deliver an exceptional customer and delivery team experience. Effectual Cloud Architects are “Brand Ambassadors” and are expected to demonstrate Effectual’s experience and expertise through the delivery of high-quality, leading-practice solutions to customers. Aligning business technology with an organization’s strategy and goals can often be a complex and overwhelming process without the right tools and expertise. A Glimpse into the Daily Routine of a Senior Cloud Architect Effectual is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead complex enterprise cloud architecture engagements for strategic clients. As a senior technical expert and trusted advisor, you’ll define architecture strategy, govern technical standards, and mentor both client teams and internal architects across modernization, resilience, security, and optimization initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead Enterprise Architecture Programs Define enterprise target-state cloud architecture and phased roadmap strategies Lead architecture review boards and executive design discussions with client leadership Establish reusable architecture standards, guardrails, and delivery patterns across programs Design Cloud Infrastructure Architect scalable, highly available AWS solutions using Well-Architected Framework principles Build multi-account landing zones, hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect, Transit Gateway), and DR/BC architectures Architect solutions across containers, storage, networking, data platforms, and serverless computing Automate walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enab
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