Cloud Solutions Architect

Cloud Solutions Architect


Work Location: Boston, MA 02116
Hybrid role (accessible by public transportation)


Duration: 1+ Years

Position Summary


The Cloud Solutions Architect supports planning, design, governance, implementation, modernization, and operational readiness of cloud, application, infrastructure, integration, data, and platform solutions.


This role translates business, program, security, privacy, integration, reporting, accessibility, and operational requirements into scalable, secure, compliant, cost-effective, and supportable solution designs.


Works closely with IT leadership, program management, business analysis, enterprise teams, vendors, and operational teams to align technology decisions with standards and long-term sustainability.


Key Responsibilities


Architecture Strategy & Governance

• Provide technical architecture leadership across initiatives and project activities
• Develop and maintain architecture across cloud, application, infrastructure, integration, data, and platforms
• Apply a reuse-first approach leveraging existing enterprise solutions
• Identify risks, dependencies, duplications, and provide recommendations
• Align architecture decisions with organizational standards and priorities

Cloud & Technical Architecture

• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions
• Work with AWS services including:
• EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, WAF
• CloudFront, ALB/NLB, CloudTrail, CloudWatch
• Lambda, Fargate, API Gateway, ECS, EKS
• Support:
• Cloud networking and environment strategy
• Serverless architecture, containerization, microservices
• Event-driven and service-oriented architecture
• Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines
• Provide architecture guidance for applications, APIs, integrations, and data flow
• Review enterprise technologies including:
• Salesforce, MuleSoft, Tableau, Snowflake
• GitHub, Oracle Identity Management
• IBM DataPower, Oracle Service Bus
• Java/J2EE, Tomcat, Apache, Spring

Data & Integration

• Evaluate data flows, reporting needs, and system dependencies
• Ensure data quality, governance, and interoperability
• Design integration patterns, APIs, and data exchange solutions

Security, Privacy & Compliance

• Incorporate:
• Security, privacy, and compliance requirements
• Identity and access management
• Encryption, monitoring, audit logging
• Disaster recovery and business continuity
• Support risk assessments and compliance reviews
• Collaborate with security, privacy, and architecture teams

Vendor & Implementation Oversight

• Support procurement and vendor evaluation
• Review vendor architecture, implementation plans, and deliverables
• Ensure alignment with standards, scalability, and operational readiness
• Support deployment, migration, testing, and post-implementation activities

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain architecture artifacts, diagrams, and documentation
• Document:
• Integration designs, APIs, data flows, and dependencies
• Architecture decisions, risks, and reuse analysis
• Ensure documentation supports governance, audits, and operational readiness

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in architecture roles (cloud, enterprise, or application)
• 8-10 years of overall IT experience
• Strong experience designing and deploying AWS-based solutions
• Experience with:
• Cloud networking
• Infrastructure-as-Code (CloudFormation / Terraform)
• CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Experience creating architecture documentation and technical designs
• Strong understanding of:
• Enterprise architecture, cloud architecture, and middleware
• Security, disaster recovery, and compliance
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and vendors
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, public sector, or government environments
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
• Experience with:
• Salesforce, MuleSoft, Tableau, Snowflake
• Middleware and integration platforms
• Knowledge of:
• Microservices, serverless, containerization
• API management and interoperability
• Experience with vendor-led implementations and modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with:
• DevSecOps, ITIL, service management
• Change and release management
• Relevant certifications (preferred):
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Azure / Google Cloud Architect
• TOGAF, ITIL, CISSP, CCSP

Work Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule
• Standard 37.5-hour work week
• No overtime