Cloud Principal Architect Chicago, IL

Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide. Our employees, the lifeblood of our company, are passionate about making an extraordinary impact on our clients, colleagues, and communities. This passion drives how we spend our time, resources, and talents. Our commitment to our people and work has been recognized globally. Please visit our employer awards page: . The Cloud Capability is the think‑tank and engine of Credera’s cloud expertise. We’re experts in all things cloud, ranging from cloud‑native application architecture to cloud migrations and advisory. We leverage cloud‑native technologies in AWS, Azure, and GCP to create solutions for our clients. Within the Cloud Capability, you may work in the following areas: cloud native development, cloud platform engineering, cloud data ingestion, cloud migration & adoption or cloud strategy. As a Cloud Architect, you will lead project‑based teams while serving in a client‑facing role. You will act as the primary architect and technical lead on projects to scope and estimate work streams, architect and model technical solutions to meet business requirements, and serve as a technical expert in client communications. WHO YOU ARE You have 10+ years of hands‑on experience delivering cloud enterprise solutions across multiple domains in industry or technology consulting. You have experience leading a team(s) that develops complex, high‑volume, mission critical enterprise solutions. You have a deep understanding of cloud solution architecture in one or more major cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) Technical Knowledge & Experience Native Tooling Terraform, Cloud Formation, Azure DevOps, GithubActions, etc. Security Engineering AWS: Cognito, IAM, Guard Duty, Security Hub, etc. FinOps CloudHealth, Cloudability, Billing AWS: DMS, Snow cone/ball/mobile, etc. GCP: Migrate for Anthos and GKE, Ramp, Data Transfer Services AI Tooling AWS: Bedrock AWS: Amazon Marketing Cloud, Amazon Ads GCP: Google Ads, Google Analytics You have a passion for technology and keep yourself up to date on the latest application and cloud development trends across all disciplines. You are accomplished at mentoring, leading, and developing others. You have effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with customers about their business, technology. You can handle complex organizational dynamics to deliver solutions to client satisfaction. Compensation The salary range listed is provided for informational purposes only. Credera treats all applicants as individuals, considering, but not limited to, their professional and academic experience, specialized training, certifications, and associated responsibilities as they relate to our specific industry. The salary range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for each unique employee. Benefits Credera provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits include health, mental health, vision, dental, and life insurance, prescriptions, fertility and adoption benefits, community service days, paid parental leave, PTO, 14 paid holidays, matching 401(k), Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit Hybrid Working Model Our employees have the flexibility to work remotely two days a week. We expect team members to spend three days in person, with the freedom to choose the days and times that best suit them, their project, and their teams. You'll collaborate with your project team to balance flexibility with the benefits of in‑person connection, delivering outstanding results for our clients. In‑person engagement is essential for building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. It fosters trust, encourages learning, and helps us grow as consultants and professionals. Travel For our consulting roles, our goal is to minimize travel, and most projects do not require extensive travel. While some projects may involve up to 80% travel for a period, the annual average for team members is typically 10%–30%. We take a personal approach to travel by considering your submitted preferences when assigning roles. Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Credera will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment‑based visa). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. Credera will never ask for money up front and will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. You should be very wary of, and carefully scrutinize, any job opportunity that asks for money prior to starting and/or one where all communications take place exclusively via chat. Credera empowers the world’s leading brands to navigate the complexities of data, technology, and marketing. As the global consultancy embedded within Omnicom’s creative and media scale, we bridge marketing ambition and technical execution to accelerate growth and build transformations that last. #J-18808-Ljbffr