AWS Cloud Architect
Apply Job ID 32847 Date posted 10/02/2025Job Family:
Software Development & Support (Digital)
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Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Cloud Architect will work closely with clients, leaders, solutions architects, and technical/functional leads across Guidehouse teams and market segments to support client projects and provide solutions for growth efforts and capabilities build-out.
Serve as a key member of the modernization team to lead and mentor full-stack development teams, providing technical guidance and architectural oversight for innovative solution prototypes using cloud architectures and modern software technologies.
Lead solutions architecture and hands-on engineering/full-stack development of scalable and secure distributed systems using modern software technologies and programming, AWS Native and microservices architecture, containerization, and API-First design patterns.
Work collaboratively with user experience designers, platform engineers, product owners, solution architects, business analysts, and full-stack development teams to design, build, test, and deploy high-value, operationally resilient software products on the AWS cloud platform that satisfy functional and non-functional requirements.
Define application architecture standards, design patterns, and development best practices across development teams while establishing architectural roadmaps for complex modernization projects.
Lead technical decision-making processes, oversee the implementation of complex distributed systems, and provide escalation support for complex technical challenges while managing project timelines, resource allocation, and technical deliverables for multiple concurrent initiatives.
Guide proof-of-concept development and technical demos to validate solution strategies, lead solution architecture efforts for
What You Will Need:
US Citizenship is required
A bachelor's degree is required, or a Minimum of TWELVE (12) years of relevant experience
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain an approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Minimum of EIGHT (8) years of relevant experience in full-stack application development with at least FOUR (4) years in leadership/architectural roles
Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience with AWS cloud application development to build/modernize applications
Experience and proficiency in leading teams and implementing frontend and backend services for cloud-native software products and solutions such as Python, JavaScript, Django, and Vue.js.
The must-have skills include expert proficiency in Python and JavaScript with proven team leadership experience managing 5+ developers.
For Django experience, candidates can alternatively have experience with Flask, FastAPI, Falcon, or SQLAlchemy. Similarly, for Vue.JS experience, alternatives include React, Svelte, or Angular (version 1.6 or higher).
Proven ability to work autonomously and lead, mentor, collaborate, help, and support other team members to solve complex technical problems while managing multiple concurrent projects.
Proven ability to architect software products and solution prototypes, establish technical standards, and use prototypes to validate technical solution strategies and communicate and explain the pros and cons of complex design alternatives to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with microservices architecture, API design patterns, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), serverless computing, and modern CI/CD practices for enterprise-scale applications.
Familiarity with the AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM) and proven design patterns, like Model-View-Controller, Circuit Breaker, and Event-Driven patterns, is required, as is the ability to design and build cloud-based software products.
This is a hands-on cloud software architect/engineering leadership position and requires the ability to proficiently and predictably build, deploy, and architect custom applications in the AWS cloud while leading technical teams.
Proven ability to design, build, test, and deploy software products and solutions on the AWS cloud platform with demonstrated success in client-facing roles and stakeholder management.
An in-depth understanding of Agile and Scaled Agile practices and principles, with extensive experience. Must be an experienced Agile practitioner with proven ability to plan and implement software products with agility while leading development teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to handle customer requirements, engineer solutions, and present complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
The annual salary range for this position is $122,000.00-$203,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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