AWS Solutions Architect

Centric Consulting • Cleveland, OH

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

AWS Solutions Architect
Job Level: W2T Consultant
Job Location: Hybrid, Cleveland, OH, must be able to go onsite 3 days a week
Travel Expectations: Up to 10% on average
Job Classification: Temporary (W2T)
Join Centric Consulting – A Culture You’ll Love
At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry – celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships.
In this role, you will:

Requirements

• Required (one of the following): Associate’s degree + 9+ years of related experience, Bachelor’s degree + 7+ years of related experience, Master’s degree + 5+ years of related experience
• Advanced understanding of: Application development concepts and methodologies, Solutions and enterprise architecture Architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), Cloud-native development and architectural patterns
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS (required)
• Ability to assess and resolve complex system and integration challenges

Nice To Haves

• Azure experience preferred
• Experience with Low-Code platforms such as: Microsoft Power Platform, Salesforce, UiPath
• Certifications (Preferred): AWS Cloud Architecture/Development certifications, Azure certifications, Salesforce, .NET, or UiPath platform certifications

Responsibilities

• Design and document descriptive and prescriptive solution architectures.
• Lead technology selection decisions for product development initiatives.
• Analyze and validate non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security, reliability).
• Architect software, infrastructure, and database solutions that effectively address business needs.
• Support implementation teams through development, integration, testing, and production support.
• Review and provide feedback on solution designs developed by other architects and engineers.
• Solve highly complex technical challenges and provide consulting support across projects.
• Align solution architectures with enterprise standards, system strategy, and technology roadmaps.
• Contribute to department-wide and enterprise architectural patterns and standards.
• Participate in system-level architecture groups and governance committees.
• Assess current business and technical capabilities to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Maintain awareness of the organization’s architecture portfolio and industry standards (e.g., TOGAF).
• Research and recommend emerging technologies and architecture principles that: Reduce cost, Improve security, Eliminate redundancy, Increase flexibility and scalability
• Build and maintain relationships with key technology partners and vendors.
• Contribute to long-term architectural direction and strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to identify gaps, risks, and solution opportunities.
• Present complex technical concepts in clear, consumable formats for senior leadership and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed environment.
• Mentor junior Solution Architects and Software Developers.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer across teams.
• Promote best practices in solution architecture and engineering discipline.

Benefits

• We proudly offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being, such as health coverage, wellness programs, 401K company match, self-managed PTO, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments.
• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development
• While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are not full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more. Regardless of your role, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree