Lead Cloud Architect – AWS Delivery (Req#1017)

Serve as technical SME leading a team of Engineers, Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants, and Architects focused on AWS solutions Provide Sales Engineering support, assist with LOE creation and SOW development Collaborate with AWS and their engineering teams for design assistance, reference architectures, and practice enablement Work with the ePlus AI services team to develop AI solutions on AWS Assist in building and empowering members of the ePlus Cloud Services team. Work with the Cloud Services Director to develop cloud training paths and certification goals for each team member. Provide input on employee performance reviews with a focus on cloud expertise. Support resource management and project staffing for cloud engagements. Serve as an escalation point for cloud architecture and implementation challenges. Maintain advanced AWS technical certifications Engage directly with customers to understand cloud transformation goals and deliver solutions that meet ePlus’ standards. Define and evangelize AWS delivery standards and reference architectures, ensuring consistency, quality, and repeatability across all customer engagements. Own the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy for AWS delivery, including selection, patterns, and best practices (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation), and ensure adoption across delivery teams. Serve as a delivery representative in cross‑functional AWS go‑to‑market (GTM) initiatives, partnering with strategy, sales, presales, and postsales teams to shape offerings, positioning, and execution models. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience Prior experience working for a technology consulting firm, cloud consultancy, or cloud service provider 3+ years serving as Lead Architect owning cloud services engagements across the full lifecycle: discovery, architecture, implementation, validation, and handoff Experience managing architectural risks, delivery tradeoffs, and in-flight changes during execution Demonstrated experience delivering multiple customer-facing cloud engagements from design through production Led delivery teams of 3+ engineers or consultants on active engagements